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world record

idiom
Meaning

Any characteristic or accomplishment that exceeds all other instances of that characteristic or accomplishment.


Examples
SIMPLE

The athlete set a new world record today.

CONTEXTUAL

She trained for years to break the world record in the marathon.

COMPLEX

After decades of failed attempts, the climber finally reached the summit, establishing a new world record for the fastest ascent.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    broken record

    Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

  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

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