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Choose the correct definition a, b or c.
a) average
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b) the best
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’second to none’ means better than everything else.
French translation
sans égal, sans pareil
How NOT to translate : *deuxième de rien
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Examples in context
‘Negombo Lagoon : Second to none in its flora and fauna
Negombo Lagoon is characterised by high biodiversity in its flora and fauna. The mangrove community in the lagoon is the most diverse of all mangrove communities in the west coast of Sri Lanka. The zonation of plants and animals in the mangroves is not as spectacular as that in South East Asia, because of the low tidal fluctuation, but in the number of species of plants and animals in the lagoon, mangroves, seagrasses and mudflats, it is second to none.’
www.sundaytimes.lk, 24 May 2015
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‘Time to wake up and smell the coffee in markets
‘THREE GREAT REASONS TO ATTEND EDINBURGH 2015
The TV Festival’s reputation as the best place to network is second to none, but it’s not all about gossip and pitches in the George late at night. This year we’ve got more structured networking during daylight hours than ever before.’
www.thetvfestival.com, 7 July 2015
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Everyday usage
This is an excellent car—second to none.
Her suggestion was second to none, and the manager accepted it eagerly.
c) the worst
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