A cut above somebody/something
phrase
Better than someone or something.
The quality of their products is a cut above the rest.
Often appears as...
- a cut above the rest
- she's a cut above
phrase
Better than someone or something.
The quality of their products is a cut above the rest.
Often appears as...
- a cut above the rest
- she's a cut above
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Connotation
Used when comparing one person or thing with another to highlight the superiority in quality or ability.
His attention to detail is a cut above his peers.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Expression
It is always used to express a positive opinion about something being better, not worse.
Your homemade cakes are a cut above store-bought ones!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Literal Phrase
It's an idiomatic expression, meaning it shouldn’t be taken literally – no actual cutting involved.
This hotel is a cut above the one we stayed at last year.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Connotation
Used when comparing one person or thing with another to highlight the superiority in quality or ability.
His attention to detail is a cut above his peers.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Expression
It is always used to express a positive opinion about something being better, not worse.
Your homemade cakes are a cut above store-bought ones!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Literal Phrase
It's an idiomatic expression, meaning it shouldn’t be taken literally – no actual cutting involved.
This hotel is a cut above the one we stayed at last year.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Connotation
Used when comparing one person or thing with another to highlight the superiority in quality or ability.
His attention to detail is a cut above his peers.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Expression
It is always used to express a positive opinion about something being better, not worse.
Your homemade cakes are a cut above store-bought ones!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Literal Phrase
It's an idiomatic expression, meaning it shouldn’t be taken literally – no actual cutting involved.
This hotel is a cut above the one we stayed at last year.
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