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ConnectPhrase · Ages 11-25 · In use

ate

Someone did something extremely well. Left no crumbs means they did it perfectly.

Her dance at the talent show? She ate.

For parents and educators

Pure praise. Nothing to do. Telling your kid they ate after a recital will get you an eye roll and probably a smile.

Where it came from

Grew out of Black and LGBTQ+ slang and spread on TikTok.

Also heard as

ate that, ate and left no crumbs, eats

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