# such a/an

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/such-a-an
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to emphasize a quality or to show that something is very impressive or extreme.

## Examples

- It is such a beautiful day outside.
- The movie was such a disappointment that we left the theater before it ended.
- She had such a profound impact on the team that they struggled to function after her sudden departure.

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