Idiom: 'Light years ahead'
What does 'Light years ahead' mean?
Meaning: If you are light years ahead of others, you are a long way in front of them in terms of development, success, etc.
Contributor: Richard Flynn
Country: International English | Subject Area: Technology & science | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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