Centre of the Universe

Proper noun

Canada derogatory slang

(slang, Canada, derogatory) The city of Toronto, due to its self-absorbed haughty attitude.

Japanese Meaning

皮肉・侮蔑的にカナダのトロント市を指す表現、自己陶酔的な態度に対する風刺として用いられる

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

多くの新参者はそのスカイラインに感嘆したが、地元の人々はしばしばトロントを、自己中心的で高慢な態度を揶揄する俗語的な蔑称で嘲笑的に呼んだ。

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(slang, Canada, derogatory) The city of Toronto, due to its self-absorbed haughty attitude.

The announcer finished the report with, “All is well in the Centre of the Universe; the Toronto Maple Leafs won a hockey game last night.” I loved it. That sentiment will keep Canada together long after the politicians have finished[…]

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