Far and Away 🚀
Definition: Far and away - Beyond comparison, surpassing by a wide margin. This tautological phrase (“far” and “away” here both mean a considerable distance) dates from the mid-nineteenth century. Anthony Trollope wrote, “He was far and away the cleverest of his party” (The Duke’s Children, 1880).
Synonyms:
- By far
- Hands down
- Without a doubt
- Head and shoulders above
- Outclass
Antonyms:
- Barely
- Scarcely
- Merely
- Just about
- On par
Humorous Quote: “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt (And if you can do that from a beach, well, double prize!)
Proverbs:
- “The best is yet to come.”
- “No need to compare when you’re incomparable.”
- “Distance brings depth; surpassing brings perspective.”
Related Expressions:
- Cutting-edge
- Light years ahead
- Miles apart
- Leap and bounds
- No contest
References in Literature:
- The Duke’s Children by Anthony Trollope 🇬🇧
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 🇬🇧 (Mr. Darcy far and away commands the room, doesn’t he?)
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 🇺🇸 (“Far and away more charming than Tom, wouldn’t you say?”)
Songs:
- “Hero” by Enrique Iglesias 💃
- “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus 🌄
- “Far Away” by Nickelback 🥂
Movies:
- Far and Away (1992) 🌄
- Forrest Gump (1994) 🏃♂️ (He was far and away running when he just kept going and going…)
- The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) 💼
Intriguing Tidbit!
Did you know the phrase ‘far and away’ was used almost exclusively in British literature before it crossed the pond to American shores? Its expressive intensity could be reminiscent of words shouted across the Cliffs of Dover!
Inspirational Thought:
Remember, you can always beat your competition by understanding one simple truth: there’s no competition when you aim to push your own highest self far and away from your current place.
Dive deep into your potential and aim to push the boundaries beyond the horizon. Until next time, may your journey be far and away from ordinary.
Best, Quincy Quipster
