a breed apart

noun

Entirely different from the average within a group; sharply diverging from the norm; in a league of one's own.

“While I've met many good doctors in my life, this one was a breed apart.”

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Meanings

nouna breed apart (uncountable)
  1. uncountableEntirely different from the average within a group; sharply diverging from the norm; in a league of one's own.

    While I've met many good doctors in my life, this one was a breed apart.

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