Definition
Something very valuable or priceless.
Origins
Because of the large amount of tea in China, and its value.
In Context
- "I wouldn't trade you away for all the tea in China."
- "KIRK: Ha, ha, ha. Okay, the truth. I am from what, on your calendar, would be the late twenty-third century. I've come back in time to bring two humpback whales with me in an attempt to repopulate the species. GILLIAN: Well, why didn't you just say so? I mean, why all the coy disguises? KIRK: You want the details? GILLIAN: Oh! I wouldn't miss this for all the tea in China."
Also Said As
- all the gold in Fort Knox
- all the money in the world