surpass (someone or something) in (something)
surpass (someone or something) in (something)
To do better than someone or something else in some activity, aspect, or deed. I trained her in this profession, and she surpassed me in it faster than I could have ever anticipated. The new model surpasses its predecessor in the sharpness of its camera's images, but beyond that, there's isn't much new to write home about.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
surpass someone or something in something
to exceed someone or something in some deed or quality. I will never be able to surpass Jill in speed or agility. My car surpasses yours in almost every respect.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- surpass in
- surpass oneself
- surpassing
- surpass
- surpass (oneself)
- deliver (someone or something) to (someone or something)
- deliver to
- unsung
- unsung hero
- unsung heroes