comparison
Idioms (16)
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in the same ballpark
CEFR B2roughly similar in amount, size, or quality
Informal -
the grass is always greener on the other side
CEFR B2Other people's situations always seem better than your own.
Neutral -
neck and neck
CEFR B2very close in a competition, neither side clearly ahead
Neutral -
by the same token
CEFR C1for the same or a closely related reason
Formal -
up to scratch
CEFR B2good enough to satisfy the expected level of quality
Neutral -
off the mark
CEFR B2incorrect, inaccurate, or below the expected standard
Neutral -
below par
CEFR B2worse than the normal or expected standard
Neutral -
in the same breath
CEFR B2said almost at the same time or as part of the same statement
Neutral -
true to form
CEFR B2behaving exactly as one's character or previous conduct would lead others to expect
Neutral -
far and away
CEFR B2By a very large margin, especially when one option or person clearly surpasses the rest.
Neutral -
writ large
CEFR C1displayed unmistakably in a broader or more general form
Formal -
streets ahead
CEFR C1much further advanced or clearly superior to the competition
Informal -
cut both ways
CEFR B2to produce both helpful and harmful effects or implications
Neutral -
run the gamut
CEFR C1to cover the entire range of possible types, reactions, or conditions
Neutral -
bar none
CEFR C1without exception, especially when declaring something the best in its category
Neutral -
horses for courses
CEFR B2different people or choices suit different tasks and circumstances
Neutral