A cut above somebody/something
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Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Connotation
Used when comparing one person or thing with another to highlight the superiority in quality or ability. 
His attention to detail is a cut above his peers.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Expression
It is always used to express a positive opinion about something being better, not worse. 
Your homemade cakes are a cut above store-bought ones!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Literal Phrase
It's an idiomatic expression, meaning it shouldn’t be taken literally – no actual cutting involved. 
This hotel is a cut above the one we stayed at last year.