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
