Описание Качеств - Сравнение

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a cut above [фраза]

Быть заметно выше (других в той же области или категории)

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} [фраза]

Значительно лучше

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 [фраза]

тонкое различие между двумя концепциями

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

apples to apples [фраза]

имея справедливое сравнение между этими двумя вещами

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 [фраза]

Очень похожи по характеристикам или поведению

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} [фраза]

в положении

Ex: DeMarco plays a lawyer living in the shadow of a famous father.

to [follow] in {one's} footsteps [фраза]

делать то же самое

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

to [follow] suit [фраза]

следовать примеру

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 [фраза]

вести себя точно так же

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} [фраза]

Моделировать свои действия

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] [фраза]

быть гораздо менее могущественным

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} [фраза]

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

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 [фраза]

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

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 [фраза]

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

Ex: She 's so successful and sophisticated ; I feel like she 's completely out of my league .

to [run] (circles|rings) around {sb/sth} [фраза]

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

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

pound for pound [фраза]

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

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

light years away [фраза]

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

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

Описание Качеств
Хорошее качество или состояние	Низкое качество или состояние	Скучный или интересный	Сравнение
Похожие и непохожие	Аккуратный и опрятный	Старые и новые вещи	Форма, цвет и текстура
Место и должность	Расположение и размещение	Совместимость и несовместимость	Пригодность и непригодность
Полезность и ценность	Относящийся к природе	Транспортные средства	Описывающие качества