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head and shoulders above

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head and shoulders above someone or something

Fig. clearly superior to someone or something. (Often with stand, as in the example.) This wine is head and shoulders above that one. John stands head and shoulders above Bob.

See also: above, and, head, shoulder

head and shoulders above somebody/something

much better than other similar people or things Chicago's basketball team may be the oldest, but it is still head and shoulders above the rest of the league.

See also: above, and, head, shoulder

head and shoulders above

Greatly superior to, as in This book is head and shoulders above her first one. This expression transfers physical stature to other kinds of status. [Mid-1800s]

See also: above, and, head, shoulder