English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

English Idioms used to Describe Qualities - Comparison

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a cut above
phrase
much better than others of the same type
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head and shoulders above sb/sth
phrase
used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type
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to put / get sth into perspective
phrase
to compare something, particularly one's ideas or problems, with those of someone else's in order to better understand, improve, or deal with them
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a fine / thin line
phrase
a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts
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apples to apples
phrase
a situation in which things are being evaluated or considered in a fair manner
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to be cut from / out of the same cloth
phrase
to possses qualities that are very similar to those of someone or something else's
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in the shadow of sb
phrase
receiving much less credit or attention compared to someone more popular or skillful
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to follow in one's footsteps
phrase
to try to do the exact same things as others did before one
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to follow suit
phrase
to behave in the same manner as someone else
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to take / borrow a leaf out of one's book
phrase
to do something or to behave in a manner that is almost identical to that of someone else's
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to take a cue from sb/sth
phrase
to take notice of someone else's action or behavior in an attempt to reach the same success
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to be / become half the man / woman / person (that) sb is
phrase
to be much less powerful, successful, or capable when compared to someone else
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not a patch on sb/sth
phrase
(of a person or thing) greatly inferior to another person or thing
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in the same league
phrase
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
phrase
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 / rings around sb/sth
phrase
(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
phrase
used to compare the relative quality, value, or effectiveness of two things that may appear very different on the surface
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light years away
phrase
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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