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Describing Qualities - Good Quality or Condition

Discover how English idioms like "second to none" and "off the hook" relate to having good quality or condition in English.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
second to none

(of a person) considered best in a partular field

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best of both worlds

a situation that allows one to have two different advantages at the same time

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in good nick

in a very good condition, particularly compared to a previous state

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class act

a person or thing of impressive or high quality

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(as) good as new

used of something that was not working or functioning well, but it is now in good condition

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the best thing since sliced bread

a thing or person that one believes to be extremely good, useful, interesting etc.

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fit for a king

great to a very exceptional degree

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fit for the Gods

unexpectedly or unspeakably great

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off the hook

inspiring admiration, due to being extremely good and satisfactory

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out of this world

used to describe someone or something that is very unusual or remarkable

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like a dream

without any problems or issues

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like a house on fire

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

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the bee's knees

a person or thing that is exceptionally good

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the cat's meow

a person or thing that is superior to everyone and everthing else

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to die for

used to describe something excellent or extremely desirable

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to pass muster

to be good enough to meet a particular standard

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(as) good as gold

(of a thing) in a very good or desirable condition

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up to par

good enough to fulfill one's expectations

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of the first water

(of a diamond or pearl) of the finest or rarest quality

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on the pig's back

in a situation where everything is going well and there are no problems

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place in the sun

a very desirable or advantageous position

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on the bright side

used to refer to the positive or good aspects of a situation, even if other parts are not so good

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