What is the meaning of the word "a cut above"?
It suggests a distinction that sets the person or item apart from the average or expected standard.
Definitions:
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Better than other people or things.
ADJECTIVE
- Her drawing was definitely a cut above the rest.
- Her drawing was definitely a cut above the rest.
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better than standard noun
- My new car is a cut above.
- My new car is a cut above.
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Noticeably superior to. ADJECTIVE
- She's a cut above the other competitors and should win easily.
- She's a cut above the other competitors and should win easily.
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Something or someone of a higher quality than other similar things or people. ADJECTIVE
- All of his books are good, but this one is a cut above the rest.
- All of his books are good, but this one is a cut above the rest.