a cut above somebody/something

a cut above

Noticeably superior to others within the same 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.

See also: above, cut

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cut above something

a measure or degree better than something else. Your shirt is beautiful, but mine is a cut above yours.

See also: above, cut

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

cut above

Someone or something that is superior to examples of a similar nature, as in This book is a cut above his previous one. This idiom uses cut in the sense of "a higher degree or stage." [Early 1800s]

See also: above, cut

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a cut above

a cut above the rest

COMMON If someone or something is a cut above or a cut above the rest, they are better than other people or things of the same type. Joan Smith's detective stories are a cut above the rest. I hate to be predictable, but just like the last 18 singles from this band, it's a cut above.

See also: above, cut

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a cut above

superior to. informal

1998 Spectator Samuel was a scholar…and his contributions are a cut above the rest.

See also: above, cut

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a cut aˈbove somebody/something

better than somebody/something: This is a cut above the average weekly magazine — it publishes very good articles and short stories.

See also: above, cut, somebody, something

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a cut above

One that is superior to another or others.

See also: above, cut

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

a cut above
cut above
be a cut above
second cousin
notch above
a notch above
winning ways
be miles away
suave
a million miles away

词组	a cut above somebody/something
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