knee-high by the Fourth of July
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Meaning · English
If a corn (maize) crop planted in spring has grown knee-high by the Fourth of July (Independence Day of the United States), a bountiful harvest is expected.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “knee-high by the Fourth of July” mean?
If a corn (maize) crop planted in spring has grown knee-high by the Fourth of July (Independence Day of the United States), a bountiful harvest is expected.
Is “knee-high by the Fourth of July” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.