with a capital [A etc.]



with a capital [A/B/C etc.]

 
1. something that you say in order to emphasize a particular quality You're trouble with a capital T, you are!
2. if you talk about a subject with a capital A/B/C etc., you mean the most formal and often limited understanding of that subject The Academy has been criticized for being too traditional and only supporting Art with a capital A.
See also: capital

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TereTE-reSpanish
Pruett['pru:ət]
Turid-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
RolloRAHL-oEnglish
Ansigar-Ancient Germanic
CianKEE-an, KEENIrish, Irish Mythology