Idiom idiom
a notch above
Meaning
superior to; of a higher quality than
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“This restaurant is a notch above the others nearby.”
“Her presentation skills are a notch above those of her colleagues, which is why she got promoted.”
“Though both novels were well-reviewed, the second displayed a psychological depth that placed it a notch above mere entertainment.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026