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Knee high to a grasshopper
Describing something from long ago when young
Literal Meaning
Knee high to a grasshopper → Knee high: at the height of a knee; grasshopper: an insect.
Actual Meaning
Very young or very small
Examples in Context

'I've known him since he was knee high to a grasshopper.'

Helpful Tips
  • 1About being very young
  • 2Nostalgic expression
  • 3Charming phrase
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