A-one

A1

Of the very highest caliber, standard, or quality. That was a positively A1 performance last night.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

A-one

Also, A-1; A-number-one. First-class, of the best quality, as in This is an A-one steak. The term comes from Lloyd's, the British insurance company, which in its 1775 shipping register designated the condition of a ship's hull by a letter grade (A, B, etc.) and of its cables, anchor, and other equipment by a number grade (1, 2, etc.). By the early 1800s A-1, the best possible grade, was being transferred to anything of superior quality.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • pillow-biter
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • #dead
  • save someone's skin
  • (something) blows
  • other than (something)
References in periodicals archive
Yield: Various yield trials viz-a-viz varietal trials (micro, variety, zonal) were conducted to evaluate performance of A-One in comparison with standard check varieties of cotton.
A-ONE: HIGH YIELDING, CLCV TOLERANT AND TRANSGENIC BT. COTTON VARIETY FOR IRRIGATED AREAS OF PAKISTAN
As per FIA Director General Bashir Memon's report, the persons/companies in whose names fake/fictitious accounts were opened are: Tariq Sultan (A-One International), Erum Aqeel (Ibrahim Linkers), Mohammad Ashraf (Logistic Trading), Mohammad Iqbal Araen (Iqbal Metals), Mohammad Umair (Umair Associates), Adnan Javed (Lucky International) and Qasim Ali (Royal International).
FIA forms JIT to grill Zardari, Faryal in Rs35bn money laundering probe
In view of the record in respect of above bank account in the name of A-One International (Proprietor: Tariq Sultan), it has been revealed that Kiran Aman the then Operations Manager has admitted and verified the fake/forged signatures of account holder as genuine with mala-fide intention.
FIA summons Zardari, Faryal in money-laundering case
It stated that M/s Agro Farms Thatta (Pvt) Limited is maintaining an account at Summit Bank Branch Karachi and an amount of Rs5.7m was credited from the fake account of A-One International through two cheques.
Zardari, Faryal shown 'absconders' in Rs4.14bn money laundering case
19 October 2010 - Fitch set today a national long-term BB(ind) rating with a "stable" outlook to Indian metal roofing and wall cladding systems manufacturer A-One Industries.
-Fitch rates A-One Industries at BB(ind)
Phill Beaumont, assistant network manager at A-one, is currently working with the North-East Employer Coalition (NEEC) as part of the programme and is hoping to employ a number of ex-offenders within the company.
EMPLOYERS CAN PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN REDUCING REOFFENDING
Diversified technology company 3M (NYSE:MMM) has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in the A-One branded consumer and office label business and related operations.
3M announces completion of acquisition of office and consumer label business of A-One
Durham Wildlife Trust's MAGical (correct) Meadows Project has been working with the Highways Agency and agents A-one on the scheme.
Road gives nature big helping hand
KARACHI -- VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Meezan Bank Limited at double A Plus/ A-One Plus.
VIS reaffirms entity ratings of Meezan Bank Limited
Of the total 201 A-One graders 169 were girls (164 regular and five private) as compared to 32 boys including 31 (regular) and one (private).
BSEK announces SSC (General) results
Referring to the account of A-One International, Mr Memon said from this account Rs4.4bn was credited and routed during a short span of 10 months from March 6, 2015, to Jan 12, 2016.
SC bars three bank chiefs from leaving country
M2 EQUITYBITES-23 February 2010-3M signs definitive agreement to acquire major stake in A-One's office and consumer label business(C)2010 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com
3M signs definitive agreement to acquire major stake in A-One's office and consumer label business
Work will be carried out by A-one, managing agent contractor for trunk roads in the North-East.
Road cutting starts to slip
' Now, entire world is on your finger tips though internet,' he remarked.On this occasion, BSEK Chairman informed that the board had completed the distribution process of the prize money cheques (Rs 25,000 each) amounting Rs 500 million to all 19,200 students (Science, Commerce and General groups) who secured won A-One grades in SSC annual exams-2017.
Instead of 'rataism' critical thinking in students needed; BSEK Chairman