be streets ahead

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be streets ahead (British & Australian)

to be much better or more advanced than someone or something else. In terms of profitability, the company is streets ahead of its nearest rival. (usually + of) He's fairly average at English but his maths is streets ahead of any other kid in the class.

See also: ahead, street

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be streets ahead
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