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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
a cut above
a cut above
[fráze]

much better than others of the same type

o třídu lepší, výrazně lepší než ostatní

o třídu lepší, výrazně lepší než ostatní

Ex: Her artwork is truly a cut above; the attention to detail and the mastery of technique set her apart from other artists. 
head and shoulders above {sb/sth}

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

o hlavu lepší, výrazně převyšuje ostatní

o hlavu lepší, výrazně převyšuje ostatní

Ex: The talented pianist was head and shoulders above the other competitors in the music competition, showcasing exceptional skill and artistry. 
a (fine|thin) line
a fine line
[fráze]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

tenká hranice, jemný rozdíl

tenká hranice, jemný rozdíl

Ex: There's a fine line between confidence and arrogance; it's important to strike a balance. 
apples to apples

a situation in which things are being evaluated or considered in a fair manner

férové srovnání, srovnání na stejné bázi

férové srovnání, srovnání na stejné bázi

Ex: When assessing job candidates, it is essential to compare them apples to apples by evaluating their qualifications and experience in relation to the specific requirements of the position. 
to [be] cut (from|out of) the same cloth

to posses qualities that are very similar to those of someone or something else's

být ze stejného těsta, být stejného ražení

být ze stejného těsta, být stejného ražení

Ex: Despite coming from very different backgrounds, the scientists found they were cut from the same cloth in their love of discovery and solving complex problems. 
in the shadow of  {sb}

used to convey that someone is receiving much less credit or attention compared to a person more popular or skillful

ve stínu někoho jiného, zastíněný někým jiným

ve stínu někoho jiného, zastíněný někým jiným

Ex: DeMarco plays a lawyer living in the shadow of a famous father. 
to [follow] in {one's} footsteps

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

jít v něčích stopách, následovat něčí příklad

jít v něčích stopách, následovat něčí příklad

Ex: She decided to follow in her father's footsteps and pursue a career in medicine. 
to [follow] suit

to behave in the same manner as someone else

následovat příkladu, udělat totéž

následovat příkladu, udělat totéž

Ex: After the successful launch of their new product, other companies quickly followed suit by introducing similar offerings. 
to [take|borrow] a leaf out of {one's} book

to do something or to behave in a manner that is almost identical to that of someone else's

vzít si z někoho příklad, udělat to po něčím vzoru

vzít si z někoho příklad, udělat to po něčím vzoru

Ex: After witnessing her friend's dedication to fitness, Sarah decided to take a leaf out of her book and start exercising regularly. 
to [take] a cue from {sb/sth}

to take notice of someone else's action or behavior in an attempt to reach the same success

vzít si z někoho příklad, inspirovat se někým

vzít si z někoho příklad, inspirovat se někým

Ex: In order to improve his public speaking skills, he took a cue from a renowned orator and studied their delivery techniques. 
to [be|become] half the (man|woman|person) (that|) {sb} [is]

to be much less powerful, successful, or capable when compared to someone else

nesahat někomu ani po kotníky, nebýt ani zdaleka jako někdo

nesahat někomu ani po kotníky, nebýt ani zdaleka jako někdo

Ex: After witnessing her sister's selflessness and dedication to helping others, she aspired to become half the woman her sister is. 
{not} a patch on {sb/sth}

(of a person or thing) greatly inferior to another person or thing

ani zdaleka se nevyrovná, je mnohem horší než

ani zdaleka se nevyrovná, je mnohem horší než

Ex: The new restaurant in town is not a patch on the established fine-dining establishments in terms of culinary expertise and ambiance. 
in the same league

used to refer to two individuals or entities that have the same qualities or having acquired the same achievements

ve stejné lize, na stejné úrovni

ve stejné lize, na stejné úrovni

Ex: The new restaurant in town is not in the same league as the Michelin-starred establishments when it comes to culinary excellence. 
out of {one's} league

used to suggest that that someone is not on the same level or does not possess the same social standing, attractiveness, or qualifications as another person

mimo něčí ligu, nad něčí možnosti

mimo něčí ligu, nad něčí možnosti

Ex: She's so successful and sophisticated; I feel like she's completely out of my league. 
to [run] (circles|rings) around {sb/sth}

(of a person or thing) to be much faster, better, or more successful compared to someone or something else

strčit někoho do kapsy, s přehledem někoho předčit

strčit někoho do kapsy, s přehledem někoho předčit

Ex: The chess grandmaster ran circles around his opponents, effortlessly defeating them in every match. 
pound for pound

used to compare two things based on their qualities or abilities, without considering their size or scale

v poměru k velikosti, bez ohledu na velikost

v poměru k velikosti, bez ohledu na velikost

Ex: Pound for pound, this restaurant offers the best value for money in the city. 
light years away

a vast difference between two things, often indicating that they are significantly distant or dissimilar in terms of progress, quality, or understanding

na hony vzdálený, úplně někde jinde

na hony vzdálený, úplně někde jinde

Ex: Her knowledge of advanced mathematics is light years away from mine; I struggle with basic calculations. 
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