a cut above average

a cut above average

Considered not the best but a little above average. The quality of this dress isn't the finest that I've seen, but it is a cut above average.
See also: above, average, cut
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a cut above average

better than average. John isn't the best mechanic in town, but he's a cut above average.
See also: above, average, cut
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • average
  • above par
  • par
  • a cut above the rest
  • live above
  • live above (someone or something)
  • huckleberry
  • above (one's) huckleberry
  • above all
  • above all (else)