second to none — better than all others; the best
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: better than all others; the best
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekənd tu nʌn/
Korean meaning: 최고의, 누구에게도 뒤지지 않는
Korean pronunciation: **세**컨드 투 넌
Example Sentences
- My mom's nagging skills are second to none - she can find fault with anything!
- The company's customer service is second to none.
- His ability to sleep through alarms is second to none.
second to none
ADJECTIVE//ˈsekənd tu nʌn//
better than all others; the best
a confident chef proudly presents an elaborately decorated gourmet dish while other chefs look on in admiration. The winning dish sparkles with perfect garnishes and artistic plating that outshines all others. Meanwhile, other competing chefs at nearby stations pause their work to stare at the exceptional creation. Their own dishes appear simple and ordinary in comparison to the masterwork. Several judges approach with expressions of awe and delight toward the superior dish. One judge raises a golden trophy toward the victorious chef. someone whose skills are better than all others and truly the best
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Origin
이 관용표현은 '두 번째가 없다'는 뜻으로, 즉 첫 번째만 있고 그 다음은 아무도 없다는 의미에서 '최고'를 나타내게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom's nagging skills are second to none - she can find fault with anything!”
“The company's customer service is second to none.”
“His ability to sleep through alarms is second to none.”
“This restaurant's pizza is second to none in the city.”
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