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.
- 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)