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head and shoulders above

/ˈhɛd ənd ˈʃəʊldəz əˈbʌv/

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phrase

/ˈhɛd ənd ˈʃəʊldəz əˈbʌv/C1informal
  • ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее быть значительно лучше, превосходить или быть более продвинутым, чем кто-то или что-то другое при сравнении.

An idiomatic expression meaning to be significantly better, superior, or more advanced than someone or something else in comparison.

  1. Far superior toB2informal

    To be significantly better, more advanced, or more capable than others.

    ruНа голову выше

    • Her performance was head and shoulders above the rest of the contestants.
    • This new software is head and shoulders above the old version.
    • In terms of skill, he stands head and shoulders above his peers.