"American as apple pie" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Audio: En-au-American as apple pie.ogg
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  1. (US, simile) Having characteristics considered quintessential to American life; very American. Tags: US Categories (place): America Coordinate_terms: Australian as a kangaroo, Canadian as maple syrup, English as apple pie
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