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.
See also:
  • 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