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In a league of your own

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

So much better than others that you stand apart from them.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. When it comes to explaining complex ideas, Farah is in a league of her own.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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So much better than others that you stand apart from them.
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In a league of your own — So much better than others that you stand apart from them.

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So much better than others that you stand apart from them.

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When to use it

Use this strong expression of praise about exceptional ability or quality. It is natural in conversation, reviews and discussions of performance.

More examples in context

  • The bakery’s lemon tart is in a league of its own.
  • At yesterday’s recital, the final pianist was in a league of his own.

Usage note

Change the possessive with the subject: “her own”, “its own” or “their own”. The idiom praises a high standard; it does not mean someone is lonely or belongs to a sports league.

A short conversation

A: Was the whole concert good?
B: Yes, but the soloist was in a league of her own.
A: I’d like to hear her perform again.

One more practice question

What does “This guide is in a league of its own” usually suggest?

A. The guide is exceptionally good compared with others.
B. The guide is unusually poor.

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A. The expression places the guide above comparable alternatives in quality.

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