cut above

Idioms  

1. Someone or something that is superior to examples of a similar nature, as in This book is a cut above his previous one. This idiom uses cut in the sense of “a higher degree or stage.” [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

“Can You Keep a Secret?” is certainly a cut above the standard TV comedy, which is why Paramount has it streaming rather than on, say, CBS—where nothing’s been funny for years, and where some of the content would be unacceptable on free TV.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he also thinks Chipotle’s approach makes sense, noting that the Mexican-themed chain is fast-casual to its core, so its identity is indeed tied to being a cut above McDonald’s.

From MarketWatch

He knows 22-year-old Alcaraz and 24-year-old Sinner are a cut above the rest, but retains belief he can oust them.

From BBC

Nightcrawler, played by Alan Cumming, and Mystique, portrayed by Rebecca Romijn, will also return, while Hugh Jackman proved Wolverine is still a cut above in his hit 2024 collab with Deadpool.

From BBC

As they showed against Indianapolis, the 49ers are a cut above.

From Los Angeles Times