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cut aboveSuperior to.Rate it:

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a cut aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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a notch aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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above boardHonestly, reputably.Rate it:

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above one's stationOf higher social status than is suitable for one's position, standing or rank.Rate it:

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above the lawExempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.Rate it:

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Keep Your Head above WaterTo have just enough to avoid any financial collapse, hardly keeping up with one’s responsibilityRate it:

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above the saltOf high standing or honor.Rate it:

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above waterOut of difficulty, especially financial.Rate it:

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keep one's head above waterTo survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.Rate it:

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above and beyondMore than is expected or required.Rate it:

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above one's bendOut of one's control or power.Rate it:

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above parMore than par for the hole or courseRate it:

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above parBetter than the average or normal standardRate it:

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above parHaving a price below its face valueRate it:

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above the curveWith above average innovative performance or quality, especially a trailblazer developing advances before competitors.Rate it:

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above the foldThe term "above the fold" refers to the part of a webpage that users can see without scrolling down.Rate it:

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as above, so belowWhat happens on one level of reality also happens on every other level; the microcosm and macrocosm behave alike.Rate it:

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gift from aboveA benefit received without being deserved.Rate it:

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Head and Shoulders above SomeoneTo be superior in something, to be better in quality and talent than othersRate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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huckleberry above a persimmonSomething better than something else.Rate it:

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punch aboveTo reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.Rate it:

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punch above one's weightTo achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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rise aboveTo prevent something unfortunate or traumatic from affecting oneself.Rate it:

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rise aboveTo ignore petty or trivial issues and do what one is supposed to; to act better than someone or something inappropriate.Rate it:

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rise above your raisin's (raisings)become better than how you were raised; "Rise above your raisin's" is how you pronounce the phrase because in southern expressions, the "g" sound in words ending in "ing" is usually not spoken); rise above your raisingsRate it:

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a cut dog ain't got no pups.It goes without saying that a fixed dog can't father any puppies.Rate it:

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cut a cheese?To Break Wind:Rate it:

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cut any cornersDon’t take any shortcuts and produce shoddy workRate it:

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cut down to sizeDiminish the prestige or exaggerated importance of someone or something to reduce (them) to a suitable stature; To humble or humiliateRate it:

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cut of one's jibSomeone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..Rate it:

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cut offTo remove via cutting.Rate it:

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cut off one's nose to spite one's faceTo harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.Rate it:

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cut outWell suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.Rate it:

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cut the lineThe willful entering of a queue of persons or vehicles waiting, for a service, anywhere other than the rear -usually to the objection of those already assembledRate it:

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cut upwasn't a success and just was a mistake.Rate it:

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fish or cut baitTo choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide; do something constructive, but don't just do nothingRate it:

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cut the crapto stop lying.Rate it:

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cut a sorry figureTo be regarded unfavorably by others by making a bad impression E.g. Looking embarrassed or humiliated in an unpleasant situation.Rate it:

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cut downTo bring down by cutting.Rate it:

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cut inWhen painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.Rate it:

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cut it outTo stop; refrain from; halt.Rate it:

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cut no iceTo have no influence (on).Rate it:

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cut offTo isolate or remove from contact.Rate it:

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cut the crapto stop talking about irrelevant things.Rate it:

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Cut the MustardTo comply with the requirements or handle a job in a perfect mannerRate it:

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cut upTo cut into smaller pieces.Rate it:

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cut upTo aggressively move in front of another vehicle.Rate it:

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