Definition
Something that is relevant or important, usually used to emphasize that another, compared thing is irrelevant, unimportant, or non sequitur, or that someone unaware of it is ignorant, etc.
Origins
The price of tea in China was an important topic in England during and around the 19th century. It was often mentioned in the British House of Commons.
In Context
- "What does the president's latest tweet have to do with the price of tea in China?"
- ""What the fuck does Mama know about the price of tea in China?""