cat's whiskers vs ne plus ultra

cat's whiskers

noun
  • Something considered to be outstanding. 

  • Java tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) 

ne plus ultra

noun
  • The perfect or most extreme example of its kind; the ultimate. 

  • A prohibition against proceeding further; an insuperable obstacle or limiting condition. 

  • The highest, ultimate point of achievement which can be reached; perfection. 

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