Meaning of Centre of the Universe | Babel Free

Definitions

Derogatory name for Toronto: the capital and largest city of Ontario, Canada.

Canada, derogatory, slang

Examples

“The announcer finished the report with, “All is well in the Centre of the Universe; the Toronto Maple Leafs won a hockey game last night.” I loved it. That sentiment will keep Canada together long after the politicians have finished[…]”

“Back in the centre of the universe – Toronto, the 'vortex' of all known Canadian culture, most of the gigs were self-promoted, presented in the unused basement room of a hotel or the back room of a hip café.”

“No one is credited with coming up with the definitive jab at Toronto—the Centre of the Universe—and thus some sharp wit squandered a million-dollar trademark opportunity.”

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