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Examples
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July 19, 2008 at 9:28 am mebbe, but that one looks like it failed the acid-test
Ugly couch - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008
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And that in the end is the acid-test of a classic.
When is a Writer Like a Lava Lamp? Sharon Bakar 2006
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Congress of SA Trade Unions, to protest against government privatisation proposals, would be the acid-test of its ability to manage the economy properly, Democratic Party spokesman Ken Andrew said on Friday.
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On every issue, the acid-test of any move to deregulate, or re-regulate, is cui bono?
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They are the acid-test, by which the presence of empire may be determined.
The American Empire Scott Nearing 1933
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Absence is the acid-test of love that separates the base metal from the true.
Uneasy Money 1928
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They stand on their own merit and have been vindicated by the acid-test of time.
Catholic Problems in Western Canada George Thomas Daly 1914
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He doesn't need to emphasize it, because the people who acid-test Republicans on social issues know they can trust him.
Slate Articles David Weigel 2012
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Among cricket fans, the debate had an acid-test quality.
NYT > Home Page 2010
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It's also an acid-test for Paki rock talent Ali Zafar, who is all out for off-beat acting cum singer launch in the marquee.
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