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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This idiom originates from the literal meaning 'there is no second,' implying that only the first exists and nothing follows. Through figurative extension, it came to denote supreme excellence or superiority, expressing that someone or something has no equal.
Breakdown
second (ordinal numeral meaning 'in the second position') + to (preposition indicating 'in comparison with' or 'relative to') + none (pronoun meaning 'not any' or 'nobody'). The phrase literally means 'no one to match' or 'nothing equal to it.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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