by a mile

Example Sentences

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Fennell’s reputation precedes her by a mile, which makes the filmmaker’s decision to adapt “Wuthering Heights,” a novel she’s loved and cared for since she first read it at 14, all the more bold — and dangerous.

From Salon

“He was our best player tonight by a mile,” Hughes said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says this season is the toughest he has had as a manager "by a mile" and his side are "not performing to Liverpool's standards".

From BBC

My favorite teacher by a mile.

From Literature

Him, missing every basket by a mile.

From Literature