"English as apple pie" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: En-au-as English as apple pie.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=(as) English as apple pie}} (as) English as apple pie
  1. (UK, simile) Having characteristics considered quintessential to English or British life. Tags: UK Categories (place): England Synonyms: English as afternoon tea, English as tea and crumpets Related terms: Australian as a kangaroo, American as apple pie, Canadian as maple syrup
    Sense id: en-English_as_apple_pie-en-adj-9Uz9xPz~ Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English similes

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