be a cut above
be a cut above
To be noticeably superior to (others within the same field or category). With his vast experience and charming personality, it was clear to see that Gary was a cut above the rest of the candidates who interviewed for the sales position. An entrant's essay must be a cut above for it to win our top prize.
See also: above, cut
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a cut above
- a cut above somebody/something
- cut above
- second cousin
- a notch above
- notch above
- winning ways
- be miles away
- suave
- million miles away