a och o
Swedish
Etymology
From "alfa och omega." Compare English alpha and omega.
Noun
- (idiomatic) the (only) important thing; key, essential, alpha and omega
- Ingredienser som håller hög kvalitet är a och o i det här receptet
- High-quality ingredients are key in this recipe
Usage notes
A and o are pronounced as in the Swedish alphabet.
References
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