far and away

far and away
adverb
by a considerable margin
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she was by far the smartest student

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it was far and away the best meal he had ever eaten

Syn: ↑by far, ↑out and away

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adverb
: by a considerable margin : decidedly

far and away the best player on the team

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far and away
By a great deal
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by a great amount

he is far and away the most accomplished player

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far and away — see far, 1
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far and away
: by a great extent or degree : by far

The college is far and away the best one in the area.

Frank was far and away the best runner.

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Main Entry:far

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far and aˈway idiom
(followed by comparative or superlative adjectives) by a very great amount

She's far and away the best player.

Main entry:faridiom

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