price of tea in China

English

Etymology

The price of tea in China was an important topic in England during and around the 19th century. It was often mentioned in the British House of Commons.

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Noun

price of tea in China

  1. (idiomatic) Something that is irrelevant or unimportant, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur.
    What does the president's latest tweet have to do with the price of tea in China?
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see price, tea, China.
    Due to the Sino-Indian trade crisis, the price of tea in China has risen dramatically the past fiscal month.

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