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Oh, it's a really great day for a picnic fin.

Thank you for inviting me.

Yes, Lee, I thought we could enjoy this rare sunny day in London,

and I wanted you to try some of my new recipes.

You are a real custom blumantel.

I never thought I would enjoy an olive and white chocolate salad.

And what about the beetroot loaf? Oh yes, it was unusual, but very tasty. I might want another piece.

Ah, wonderful. But now it's time for my best creation, my special ice cream.

Here it is, Lee.

This is the bees knees.

Bees knees?

Mm-hmm.

Yes, here's the bowl and a spoon tuck in. How could you do that, Finn? Poor bees!

Without their knees, they might not be able to produce honey.

And everyone likes honey, Finn Oh no Lee no bees were harmed in the making of

this dish and the bees knees is an expression we use in English to say that something or someone is

exceptionally good. Let's have some examples.

I used to play in a band when I was younger.

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