Definition be really/quite something in British English

be really/quite something phrase

phrase

to be very impressive

Example

You should see the summer exhibition - it's quite something!

Example

We took the new super-fast train, and that was really something.

Example

What Noreen's done with the business is quite something.

Synonyms and related words

stand out be an inspiration to someone make a favourable impression (on someone)

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