A classic piece of British understatement where 'quite good' actually means something is fantastic, brilliant, or top-notch. In the UK, saying something is 'quite good' is essentially high praise delivered with maximum restraint. It's the verbal equivalent of a reserved nod of approval from someone who would never dream of gushing. Context is everything — tone and a slight eyebrow raise signal that you're not just being polite, you're genuinely impressed.
After tasting the chef's tasting menu, James leaned over and whispered, 'That was quite good, actually' — the highest compliment he'd ever paid a restaurant.
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(UK, meiotic) Excellent.
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