Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

head-and-shoulders

idiomatic expression
/hɛd ənd ˈʃoʊldərz/
Definition
A term often used to describe a dominant position above others, particularly in comparisons or rankings.
Examples
  • The team was head-and-shoulders above the competition this season.
  • Her performance in the exam was head-and-shoulders above the rest of the students.
Meaning
It signifies being far superior to others in a particular context.
Synonyms
  • far superior
  • distinctly better
  • much better