Cut above Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /əˈbəv
KUT uh-BUV
kˈʌt/ /əbˈʌv
kut uh-BUV
Definition
An expression used to describe someone or something that is noticeably better or superior to others in some way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and positive, used for people, products, or experiences. Typically found in 'a cut above' or 'cut above the rest.' Not literal—never refers to actual cutting. More emphatic than just 'better.'
Spanish: superior - mejor que los demásPortuguese (BR): um nível acima - superiorPortuguese (PT): um nível acima - superiorChinese (Simplified): 胜人一筹 - 稍胜一筹Chinese (Traditional): 勝人一籌 - 略勝一籌Hindi: अन्यों से बेहतर - थोड़ा ऊँचा स्तरArabic: أفضل من الآخرين - مستوى أعلىBengali: সবচেয়ে ভালো - একটু উপরে (মানের দিক থেকে)Russian: на голову выше - гораздо лучшеJapanese: 一段上 - 格上Vietnamese: vượt trội - hơn hẳnKorean: 한 수 위 - 더 뛰어난Turkish: bir gömlek üstün - bir seviye yukarıdaUrdu: سب سے بڑھ کر - باقیوں سے نمایاں بہترIndonesian: lebih unggul - satu tingkat di atas
Example Sentences
Her performance was a cut above the rest.
basic
This restaurant is a cut above the usual places we go.
basic
His work is always a cut above what is expected.
basic
You've got to try this cake—it's a cut above any I've had before!
natural
Even the guests noticed that the party was a cut above the usual ones.
natural
That new phone is really a cut above—so fast and easy to use.
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