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Definition

Used to praise someone for adopting a more effective or suitable method or approach, or to signal that progress is being made.

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Origins

Derives from a version of the advertising slogan Now you're cooking with gas!, that entered the popular lexicon in the 1930s. See also cooking with gas.

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In Context

  • "Alice: "Why are you still using that old software? You should try out the new version.""
  • "Bob: "Hey, this is really nice; much better than that crusty stuff we were using before.""
  • "Alice: "Now you're cooking!""
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