Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom: “The Pakistani player was ______ his Indian rival.”

Correct answer: Head and shoulders above. “Head and shoulders above” means far better than someone else.

Background: “Head and shoulders above” is an idiom meaning far better than others, from the idea of being taller than the crowd.

• Seal the deal: “Seal the deal” means to finalize an agreement.
• Knock it to: “Knock it to” is not an idiom that fits here.
• Lose the confidence: “Lose the confidence” does not fit grammatically or in meaning.

Did you know? “Head and Shoulders” is also the name of a well-known shampoo brand.

Memory trick: Head and shoulders above = taller than the crowd = better.