leave somebody/something standing
leave (something or someone) standing
To completely outclass, outperform, or surpass someone or something else. There is no question that their latest smartphone leaves every other model on the market standing. The Scottish rugby team left the rest standing in this year's Six Nations tournament.
See also: leave, standing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
leave somebody/something ˈstanding
(informal) be much better than somebody/something: In maths and science she leaves the others standing.See also: leave, somebody, something, standing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- leave (something or someone) standing
- leave someone or something standing
- knock (the) spots off (someone or something)
- knock spots off
- knock spots off somebody/something
- knock spots off someone/something
- fall for
- fall for (someone or something)
- inch up
- outdo oneself