Streets ahead (of somebody/something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "streets ahead (of somebody/something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-07-08 01:07

Meaning of Streets ahead (of somebody/something)

Streets ahead (of somebody/something) British phrase UK informal

Superior to someone or something else.

Jack is streets ahead of other contestants in swimming contest.

Mary is streets ahead of all other students in Math.

Linda's essay is streets ahead of other ones in the class.

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head and shoulders above

At a much higher level than other people or things

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To be better or more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity

better than

To be more expert at something than others are.

tower head and shoulders above (someone or something)

1. Used to say that someone or something is much taller than someone or something else
2. Used to say that someone or something is far better than someone or something else

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If you say you beef something up, you mean that you improve, strengthen or make it more interesting. 

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