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a cut above average

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a cut above average

Considered not the best but a little above average. The quality of this dress isn't the finest that I've seen, but it is a cut above average.

See also: above, average, cut

a cut above average

better than average. John isn't the best mechanic in town, but he's a cut above average.

See also: above, average, cut