"to write home about" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} to write home about
  1. Of significance; worth noticing or remarking upon. Related terms: nothing to write home about, something to write home about
    Sense id: en-to_write_home_about-en-adj-kGQaFJEB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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