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Describing Qualities - Comparison

Explore English idioms regarding comparisons, including "take a cue from" and "in the same league".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
a cut above

much better than others of the same type

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head and shoulders above somebody or something

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

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a fine line

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

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apples to apples

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

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to be cut from the same cloth

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

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in the shadow of somebody

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

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to follow in one's footsteps

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

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to follow suit

to behave in the same manner as someone else

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to take 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

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Definition & Meaning of \"to [take|borrow] a leaf out of {one's} book\"
to take a cue from somebody or something

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

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to be half the man (that) somebody is

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

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not a patch on somebody or something

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

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in the same league

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

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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

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to run circles around somebody or something

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

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pound for pound

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

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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

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