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.
See also:
  • surpass in
  • surpass oneself
  • surpassing
  • surpass
  • surpass (oneself)
  • deliver (someone or something) to (someone or something)
  • deliver to
  • unsung
  • unsung hero
  • unsung heroes