Be, feel, look, taste, etc. like nothing on earth
phrase
To be very unique or unusual.
His sense of fashion is like nothing on earth.
Often appears as...
- his style is like nothing on earth
- her cooking tastes like nothing on earth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be extremely unpleasant or objectionable.
This medicine tastes like nothing on earth.
Often appears as...
- the smell is like nothing on earth
- this dish tastes like nothing on earth
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To be very unique or unusual.
His sense of fashion is like nothing on earth.
Often appears as...
- his style is like nothing on earth
- her cooking tastes like nothing on earth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be extremely unpleasant or objectionable.
This medicine tastes like nothing on earth.
Often appears as...
- the smell is like nothing on earth
- this dish tastes like nothing on earth
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the situation to get if it's praise or sarcasm since 'like nothing on earth' can imply both uniqueness and weirdness.
His singing voice is like nothing on earth — could be good or bad.
Pro Tip 2/3Unusual Things
Use this phrase to describe something that stands out as very different and not typical.
That sculpture looks like nothing on earth; I've never seen anything like it!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Remember that 'like nothing on earth' may not always mean it's a good thing. It can express negative surprise.
He arrived in an outfit like nothing on earth, and it was not a compliment.
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