素人しろうと離ばなれ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

amateur as good as a pro; surpassing amateur level

Describes an amateur whose skill, quality, or performance is so high that it seems professional. Often used in arts, crafts, sports, or cooking. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to be/look like a pro despite being an amateur'.

• 彼かの女じょの料りょう理りは素人しろうと離ばなれしている。

  Her cooking is so good it's hard to believe she's an amateur.

• 素人しろうと離ばなれした演えん奏そうに観かん客きゃくは驚おどろいた。

  The audience was amazed by the performance that was far beyond amateur level.