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hidden gem
/ˈhɪdn dʒɛm/
a valuable or excellent thing that is not widely known
The small café in the alley is a hidden gem in the city.
The café is excellent but not widely known.
informal
a valuable or excellent thing that is not widely known or recognized
This bookstore is a hidden gem—it has rare editions and a cozy atmosphere.
The bookstore is excellent but not widely known.
The restaurant was a hidden gem before it became popular.
The restaurant was excellent but not widely recognized before gaining fame.
Often used to describe places, items, or people that are exceptional but not widely known.
Collocations
hidden gema valuable or excellent thing that is not widely known
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Usage Tip
Use 'hidden gem' to describe something excellent but not widely recognized, often in travel or cultural contexts.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'hidden' (not easily seen or known) and 'gem' (a precious or valuable thing), emphasizing something excellent but not widely recognized.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in travel, food, and culture to describe places or things that are exceptional but not widely known.
Word Breakdown
hidden
not easily seen or known
adjectivegem
a precious or valuable thing
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