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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head and shoulders above

Some, like the fifth installment, “Retribution” — which reorients the series to a much more salient, focused place — stand head and shoulders above others.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

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

I see Tobias standing head and shoulders above all the other kids.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh