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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 particular field

Ex: As a surgeon, Dr. Patel is second to none. 
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best of both worlds

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

Ex: Working from home gives me the best of both worlds: flexibility and a steady job. 
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in (good|excellent|better) nick
in good nick
[phrase]

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

Ex: After two weeks of rest, he is in much better nick. 
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class act
class act
[noun]

a person or thing of impressive or high quality

Ex: Even after losing, she congratulated everyone; she is a real class act. 
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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

Ex: After the repair, the bike was as good as new. 
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the (best|greatest) thing since sliced bread

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

Ex: He thinks his new coffee machine is the best thing since sliced bread. 
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fit for a king

great to a very exceptional degree

Ex: They served us a breakfast fit for a king. 
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fit for the Gods

unexpectedly or unspeakably great

Ex: The dessert was fit for the gods, warm, rich, and perfect. 
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off the hook
off the hook
[phrase]

inspiring admiration, due to being extremely good and satisfactory

Ex: The party last night was off the hook. 
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out of this world

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

Ex: The view from the mountain was out of this world. 
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like a dream
like a dream
[Adverb]

without any problems or issues

Ex: The new software works like a dream. 
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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

Ex: Once the ad went online, sales grew like a house on fire. 
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the bee's knees

a person or thing that is exceptionally good

Ex: Everyone says her bakery is the bee's knees. 
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the cat's (meow|pajamas)

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

Ex: Back then, everyone thought his new car was the cat's pajamas. 
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to die for
to die for
[phrase]

used to describe something excellent or extremely desirable

Ex: The chocolate cake at that café is to die for. 
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to [pass] muster

to be good enough to meet a particular standard

Ex: The report will not pass muster unless you add reliable sources. 
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(as|) good as gold

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

Ex: After the repair, the watch was as good as gold. 
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up to par
up to par
[phrase]

good enough to fulfill one's expectations

Ex: The service at the hotel was not up to par. 
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of the first water

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

Ex: The ring held a diamond of the first water. 
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on the pig's back

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

Ex: After the first big order, the company was on the pig's back. 
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place in the sun

a very desirable or advantageous position

Ex: After years of hard work, she finally found her place in the sun. 
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on (the|its) bright side

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

Ex: The trip was expensive, but on the bright side, the hotel was excellent. 
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solid as a rock

very strong, reliable, and dependable

Ex: Her support was solid as a rock during the crisis. 
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well-oiled machine

a group or system that works smoothly and efficiently

Ex: The kitchen ran like a well-oiled machine. 
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hidden gem
hidden gem
[phrase]

something excellent or valuable that is not well known

Ex: The little café is a hidden gem. 
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the real deal

someone or something that is genuine, authentic, or truly impressive

Ex: That chef is the real deal when it comes to French cuisine. 
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