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difficult to surpass
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt tuː səˈpɑːs/
exceptionally hard to exceed
Her performance was so flawless that it was difficult to surpass.
Her performance was so perfect that it was nearly impossible to do better.
formal
Extremely challenging to exceed or outperform
The athlete's record was difficult to surpass, standing for over a decade.
The athlete's record was so impressive that no one could beat it for many years.
The quality of this product is difficult to surpass in the market.
This product's quality is so high that few competitors can match it.
Often used to describe records, achievements, or standards that are exceptionally high.
Collocations
difficult to surpass recordan exceptionally high record that is hard to beatdifficult to surpass qualitya level of quality that is hard to match
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this phrase when describing something that is exceptionally high in quality or achievement, making it difficult for others to match or exceed.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
This phrase is strong and should be used for genuinely exceptional cases, not for minor achievements.
Word Origin
Combination of 'difficult' (hard to do) and 'surpass' (to exceed or outperform). The phrase emphasizes the extreme challenge of achieving something better.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in competitive contexts, such as sports, business, or academic achievements, to describe something that is exceptionally hard to outperform.
Word Breakdown
difficult
hard to do or achieve
adjectiveto surpass
to exceed or outperform
infinitive verb phraseEnglish Dictionary