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huckleberry above a persimmon

idiom
Meaning

Someone or something that is better than others.


Examples
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.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    huckleberry above one's persimmon

    Something beyond one's power or ability.

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