Far and away

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adverb

By a large amount or to a large degree.

She is far and away the best student in the class.
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Often appears as...

  • far and away the best
  • far and away the most

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Idiomatic

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Emphasis

Used to stress superiority or the extreme level of something compared to others.

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His solution was far and away the most effective.
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Colloquial Usage

It's informal and best used in casual conversations or writing.

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That movie was far and away the most entertaining I've seen.
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Comparative Statement

Often introduces a comparison between a highlighted subject and the rest.

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She was far and away the best candidate in the job interview.
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