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Meaning of 110 proof | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Stronger than strong.
    idiomatic, not-comparable
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: 55% alcohol by volume.
    US, not-comparable

Examples

“1941 February 9, "The 'Hated Hun'—Then and Now", The New York Times, In those days a Hollywood hero had to be 110 proof....”
“2002 February 1, "With a Sister Tour, 'O Brother' Family Expands", Boston Globe, Then I was wondering who this Bob Dylan was who wrote this great song, and then I was going deeper and deeper to the stuff that's 110 proof.”
“Attention must be paid to Dr. Ron Paul, the 110-proof libertarian in the Republican race.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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