adv.
outstandingly superior to

stand on someone's shoulders Idiom, Proverb

head and shoulders

superior, better, a cut above Her work is superior - head and shoulders above the others.

on one's shoulders

one's responsibility I don't want to have the failure of the project on my shoulders.

rub elbows or shoulders with someone

be in the same place (with others), meet and mix with others We went to the party in order to rub shoulders with some interesting artists.

rub elbows/shoulders

be in the same place (with others), meet and mix At the party we were able to rub elbows with many important people.

rub shoulders with

work with, associate with Art dealers rub shoulders with people from all the professions.

come from the shoulders

to fight or prepare to fight

on sb's shoulders

in sb．'s care；as sb．'s responsibility归某人管；为某人的责任
The success of the program rests on your shoulders．此项计划的成功就取决于你了。

head and shoulders above

Idiom(s): head and shoulders above sb or sth

Theme: SUPERIORITY

clearly superior to someone or something. (Often with stand, as in the example. Fixed order.)
• This wine is head and shoulders above that one.
• John stands head and shoulders above Bob.

have broad shoulders

Idiom(s): have broad shoulders

Theme: RESPONSIBILITY

to have the ability to take on unpleasant responsibilities; to have the ability to accept criticism or rebuke.
• No need to apologize to me. I can take it. I have broad shoulders.
• Karen may have broad shoulders, but she cant endure endless criticism.

have a good head on one's shoulders

Idiom(s): have a good head on one's shoulders

Theme: INTELLIGENCE

to have common sense; to be sensible and intelligent.
• Mary doesn't do well in school, but she's got a good head on her shoulders.
• John has a good head on his shoulders and can be depended on to give good advice.

stand on (someone's) shoulders

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account from the antecedent acquaintance of (a antecedent in your field).Learn more: on, shoulder, stand

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More Idioms/Phrases

have a heart of stone have a heart of gold have a hard time have a green thumb have a good thing going have a good head on one's shoulders have a good command of have a glass jaw have a foot in both camps have a finger in the pie have a field day have a familiar ring