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

But at this specific Chevron, prices are head and shoulders above surrounding pumps, hovering at $3 more.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“Delta and United should stand head and shoulders above their peers when final results are tallied for 2025,” Linenberg said in his 2026 outlook.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

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 • Jul. 20, 2025

But of all the culturally sophisticated ancient civilisations that were playing and enjoying music in this period, there is one group that emerges head and shoulders above the rest.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall