Definitions

queen's English

NOUN

formal british english

Synonyms

WEAK

King's English Received Pronunciation Received Standard Standard English correct English good English

Example Sentences

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"Do not be tossing the queen's English on the horns of an Irish bull," said the Professor.

From The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts by Yellott, George