second to none

Idioms  

1. The best, as in Mom's chocolate cake is second to none. Shakespeare was among the first to use this term in The Comedy of Errors (5:1), when Angelo speaks warmly of Antipholus of Syracuse: “Of credit infinite, highly belov'd, second to none that lives here.”

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Example Sentences

"Jordan's experience, knowledge of the game is second to none," Brentford boss Keith Andrews told Sky Sports.

From BBC

Former England midfielder Izzy Christiansen summed it up on Sky Sports after the game at Goodison Park, saying: "I have loved watching her trajectory. Her reading of the game is second to none. She churns out these high-level performances, unselfish performances as well."

From BBC

Santa Margarita has an advantage with versatile linebacker Dash Fifita and a defensive line second to none.

From Los Angeles Times

Arsenal's defensive record is second to none in the Premier League this season but it is not just when you are trying to win things where being solid is important.

From BBC

“It’s second to none out there. It doesn’t matter what position you put that guy at — he knows what’s going on. It’s honestly really impressive.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dominant
• key
• leading
• main
• major
• outstanding
• paramount
• predominant
• preeminent
• primary
• prime
• prominent