cnnas 2007-12-7 02:12
Heads and shoulders above…
When it comes to math, Bill is really heads and shoulders above the rest of his classmates. He always scores perfectly on the tests. Heads and shoulders above. This year’s new computers are heads and shoulders above last year’s models. Heads and shoulders above. What does it mean?
“Heads and shoulders above” means to be greatly superior to something else. This idiom uses the idea of height, or a tall person, to symbolize a higher status.
Review questions:
1. What’s another word for a coward?
Answer: A chicken.
2. You suddenly get nervous and decide to cancel your wedding? What body part got cold?
Answer: You got cold feet.
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