to shout about
(someone or something) to shout about
Someone or something that is especially remarkable, noteworthy, or important; someone or something worthy of praise or exultation. The company is promising that they're new product will really be something to shout about. The singer is proving that she is truly someone to shout about—someone who will leave an indelible mark in the history of music.
See also: shout
be something to shout about
To be especially remarkable or noteworthy; to fill one with pride, excitement, or enthusiasm. A: "Have you eaten at that new restaurant yet?" B: "Yeah, I went there last week. Everything we tasted was something to shout about!" So far his performance hasn't been something to shout about. To be honest, we were expecting much more from him when we recruited him.
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*something to shout about
Fig. something that causes one to show pride or enthusiasm about someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; have ~.) Getting into med school is really something to shout about. she's something to shout about.
See also: shout
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