in a different league

phrase

: much better at something
He's a pretty good writer, but she's in a different league altogether.

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The Guardians in particular should draw interest because they’re locked in a division race with an unproven Chicago White Sox team and another threat in the division (Detroit) just dealt their best pitcher (Skubal) to a team in a different league. J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Fundamentals Reddit trades at a clear premium to its industry, but the growth and margin profile is in a different league from the broader interactive media group. Tony Zhang, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Most plants are hardy enough to survive a cold winter, but an ice storm is in a different league. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 Of course, the Nats are in a different league from the old Senators. Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a different league

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“In a different league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20different%20league. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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