🌟 Something Else, He/She/It Is: The Beauty of Extraordinary Beings 🌟
“Something else, he/she/it is” - used to laud someone or something extraordinary, wonderfully unique in a positive sense. It does not mean “something different,” but is a slangy buildup of the simpler “isn’t that something.” This phrase is often shared with admiration, such as in James Patterson’s London Bridges, “Kayla Cole is something else.”
Also Known As:
- 🌟 One of a kind
- 🌟 Out of the ordinary
- 🌟 A real find
- 🌟 A rare gem
- 🌟 Unique in its own league
👄 Synonyms:
- Exceptional
- Extraordinary
- Remarkable
- Outstanding
- Standout
🥴 Antonyms:
- Ordinary
- Common
- Typical
- Mundane
- Average
Quotes:
- “She’s not just a pretty face; trust me, she’s something else!” – Gene T. Quotemaster
- “Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it.” – Robertson Davies
- “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Similar Sayings:
- “March to the beat of a different drummer.”
- “Dance to your own tune.”
- “Cut from a different cloth.”
Related Proverbs:
- “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – Regular, familiar
- “Fortune favors the bold.” – Extraordinary people do extraordinary things.
References:
- 📖 “London Bridges” by James Patterson – For the novel example.
- 📚 “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey – A guide to becoming exceptional.
- 🎵 “I Gotta Be Me” by Sammy Davis Jr. – The song that celebrates being something else.
- 🎥 “Dead Poets Society” (1989) - Encourages individuals to “carpe diem” and stand out.
Inspirational Farewell:
May you always cherish the uniqueness within you and others. Remember, being “something else” is what makes life riveting and extraordinarily beautiful. 🌟
### Which of these phrases means 'a really unique individual'?
- [x] Something else, he/she/it is
- [ ] A cookie cutter person
- [ ] Plain as milk
- [ ] Normal as rain
> **Explanation:** "Something else, he/she/it is" refers to someone remarkably unique, whereas the other options describe ordinary characteristics.
### True or False: "Something else, he/she/it is" can be used admiringly.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! It is typically used to express admiration for someone or something extraordinary.
### Which is NOT a synonym for "something else"?
- [ ] Exceptional
- [ ] Remarkable
- [ ] Mundane
- [x] Boring
> **Explanation:** "Exceptional," "remarkable," and "unique" are all admiring synonyms, whereas "mundane" and "boring" denote ordinariness.
### Which saying signifies someone extraordinary?
- [ ] Cut from the same cloth
- [x] March to the beat of a different drummer
- [ ] Just another brick in the wall
- [ ] Flying under the radar
> **Explanation:** To "march to the beat of a different drummer" signifies being unique, while only standing out in a crowd.
### Which phrase reflects a divergent, unique character?
- [x] Dance to your own tune
- [ ] Follow the herd
- [ ] Fit the mold
- [ ] Stay in line
> **Explanation:** "Dance to your own tune" celebrates individuality and uniqueness, whereas others imply conformity.
Happy discovering the extraordinary beings around you! 🌟
