By a mile Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪɫ
BY-uh-MYLE
bˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /mˈaɪl
BY-uh-MYLE
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is much better, bigger, or more important than anything else; means 'by far'.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used after superlatives (e.g., 'the best by a mile'). Can describe people, things, or situations where there is a clear winner. Synonymous with 'by far'. Not literal—no relation to real distance.
Spanish: por mucho - de lejosPortuguese (BR): disparado - de longePortuguese (PT): de longe - a grande distânciaChinese (Simplified): 远远地 - 远胜Chinese (Traditional): 遠遠地 - 遠勝Hindi: बहुत आगेArabic: بفارق كبيرBengali: অনেক বেশি - দূর দূর পর্যন্তRussian: с большим отрывом - намногоJapanese: 断トツで - 圧倒的にVietnamese: rõ ràng nhất - vượt trộiKorean: 압도적으로 - 단연코Turkish: açık ara - farklaUrdu: بہت زیادہ فرق سے - سب سے آگےIndonesian: jauh - paling unggul
Example Sentences
She is the best player on the team by a mile.
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This restaurant is the busiest by a mile.
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He finished the race first by a mile.
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Honestly, that's the best movie I've seen this year by a mile.
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If anyone wins this contest, it'll be you by a mile.
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Her cake was the sweetest by a mile at the party.
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