out and away
Related to out and away: scrutinised
out and away
By a very wide, inarguable margin. Usually used just before a superlative, such as "the best." They're out and away the best team in the league, but they've had a string of bad luck recently. That was out and away the worst vacation I've ever had. Everything that could have gone wrong did!
See also: and, away, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out and away
By far, surpassing all others, as in He's out and away the best pitcher in the league. [First half of 1800s]
See also: and, away, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
out and away
by far.See also: and, away, out
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- far and away
- best do
- (had) best (do something)
- at best/worst
- at its best
- at one's best
- the best of the lot
- look (one's)/its best
- look your/its best
- as best (one) can