second to none

Idioms and Phrases

The best, as in Mom's chocolate cake is second to none . Shakespeare was among the first to use this term in The Comedy of Errors (5:1), when Angelo speaks warmly of Antipholus of Syracuse: “Of credit infinite, highly belov'd, second to none that lives here.”

Example Sentences

But, as in “Men,” Kinnear’s appearance of placidity makes his characters’ nefarious tendencies even more chilling; his ability to draw his mouth into a grim implacable line is second to none.

From Los Angeles Times

"Maybe you are feeling a little bit sorry for yourself or have had a tough day, and his ability to pick you back up and get you back ready to go again is second to none."

From BBC

Brandon McCoy, St. John Bosco, 6-4, Jr: His athleticism, competitiveness, defensive toughness are second to none.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers won the National League West every year from 2013-19, replenishing the minor league system and developing a talent pipeline second to none in the industry.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is the most viewed show on earth, and the eyeballs that you're going to get… is second to none.”

From BBC