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out of this world

idiom
Meaning

Of exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvelous.


Examples
SIMPLE

The chocolate cake at this bakery is out of this world.

CONTEXTUAL

We watched the sunset from the mountain peak, and the view was truly out of this world.

COMPLEX

Critics praised the young pianist for her performance, describing her technical skill and emotional depth as nothing short of out of this world.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    best of both worlds

    A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

  3. 03

    come into the world

    To be born.

  4. 04

    coming into the world

    The act of being born; a birth.

  5. 05

    dead to the world

    Sound asleep.

  6. 06

    edge of the world

    A very remote place.

  7. 07

    end of the world

    Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.

  8. 08

    for all the world to see

    in plain view; clearly visible

Last updated April 17, 2026