ず抜ぬける

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

stand out; tower above; be head and shoulders above

Describes someone or something that is markedly superior or prominent compared to others in a group. Often used with ～で or ～の中でも. Related to the more common ずば抜ける, which has a similar meaning.

See also: ずば抜ける

• 彼かれはクラスの中なかでず抜ぬけて成せい績せきがいい。

  He stands out in the class with excellent grades.

• あの選せん手しゅは実じつ力りょくがず抜ぬけている。

  That player's ability is head and shoulders above the rest.