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be a cut above
be a cut above
To be noticeably superior to others within the same category. With his vast experience and charming personality, it was clear to see that Gary was a cut above the rest of the candidates who interviewed for the sales position.
be a cut above something/somebody
to be better than other things or people This dark chocolate contains 70% cocoa solids. It's a cut above ordinary chocolate. Our new luxury apartments are a cut above the rest.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
BolÍVar | | - | Spanish (Latin American) |
Gerda (1) | | GER-dah (German), KHER-dah (Dutch) | German, Dutch |
Brooks | | [bru:ks] | |
ÁLeifr | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |
Trystan | | - | Welsh |
Tuulikki | | TOO:-leek-kee (Finnish) | Finnish, Finnish Mythology |