How to Pronounce "cut above"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /əˈbəv
British English
kˈʌt/ /əbˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT uh-BUV
UK
kut uh-BUV
Listen in Context
Her performance was a cut above the rest.
This restaurant is a cut above the usual places we go.
His work is always a cut above what is expected.
You've got to try this cake—it's a cut above any I've had before!