head and shoulders above

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Tandy, meanwhile, said he was "disappointed" with the result but preferred to pick out the positives in a performance which was head and shoulders above anything Wales have produced in recent years.

From Barron's

But head and shoulders above the rest, we are told, was André the Giant, the professional wrestler.

From The Wall Street Journal

He feels the responsibility because it is his team and at Old Trafford he was head and shoulders above the other bowlers on either side.

From BBC

As the world rankings reflect, the tall American is head and shoulders above the rest at delivering when the biggest titles are on the line.

From BBC

Usyk is head and shoulders above any active heavyweight, with Fury offering his greatest test, while Joshua and Dubois are several rungs down the ladder.

From BBC