a cut above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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a notch above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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bad money drives out good »
Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.
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bigger fish to fry »
A higher valued result or target to reach.
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bring up »
To bring from a lower position to a higher position.
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bump up »
To promote a person to a higher grade.
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buzz up »
To allow entrance into a building from a higher floor by triggering an electronic lock.
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come up »
To come to a higher position.
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fall in line »
To submit to the rules of a higher authority; obey; conform.
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go down »
To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one.
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head for the hills »
To travel to a higher elevation, especially to a rural region on vacation.
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honorable mention »
An award or recognition given to something that does not make it to a higher standing but is worth mentioning in an honorable way.
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jump the queue »
To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.
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jump up »
To move from one position to a higher position by one jump.
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jumped-up »
Describes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.
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