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Idiom idiom

huckleberry above a persimmon


Someone or something that is better than others.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

That new car is a huckleberry above a persimmon.

CONTEXTUAL

Compared to the other candidates, her experience makes her a huckleberry above a persimmon.

COMPLEX

In a field crowded with mediocre imitators, his unique vision proved to be a huckleberry above a persimmon.


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  1. 01

    huckleberry above one's persimmon

    Something beyond one's power or ability.

Last updated August 10, 2026