be a/the model of (something)
be a/the model of (something)
To be an ideal example or version of something. Julie is the model of academic excellence, so she will definitely be this year's valedictorian. He's a model of agility. You won't find a more athletic guy.
See also: model, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- model
- come up from behind
- if ever there was
- if ever there was (something)
- be (well) on the/(one's) way to/towards (something)
- be on the/your way to/towards something
- a hidden agenda
- hidden agenda
- go up against
- go up against (someone or something)