of the first water
of the first water {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Of the finest quality; superior; very good; best.
The jeweler chose diamonds of the first water for the queen's crown.
The dance program at graduation was of the first water.
Compare: FIRST-CLASS.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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