MEME REFERENCE

What a Country

Use What a Country when someone is trying to express national pride in a trivial context.

What it expresses

The phrase contrasts national pride with the triviality of the situation.

Example

For example, a person saying 'What a country!' after a minor victory in a game.

When not to use it

Avoid What a Country when the situation lacks both national and pride; the image would suggest the wrong relationship.

• national
• pride
• trivial
• expression