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]
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How to use head and shoulders above in a sentence
The man, who was now head-and-shoulders above the roof top, was Whipple, the most desperate member of the gang.
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. MatthewsAnd your sermon was so head-and-shoulders above all the others!
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