a little from column A, a little from column B

== English == === Etymology === Typical "American Chinese" restaurant menus of the mid-twentieth century presented food selections for combination entrees in a table with columns labeled "A" and "B". The customer was then advised, for example, to "Choose one from Column A and one from Column B." (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) === Pronunciation === === Noun === a little from column A, a little from column B (uncountable) (idiomatic, informal) A combination of two factors or reasons. ==== Synonyms ==== a little from column A and a little from column B one from column A, one from column B === See also === Chinese menu