a breed apart
a breed apart
A type or group of people that is markedly superior to or unique from most others. Citizens from that state have long considered themselves a breed apart from the rest of the country, and there has been a growing movement to gain secession in recent years. Watching her performance on the field yesterday, it is clearer than ever that the team's captain is truly a breed apart.
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a breed apart
a kind of person or thing that is very different from the norm.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017