head and shoulders
The phrase 'head and shoulders' is used both as an idiom to denote superiority and in finance to describe a specific chart pattern.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)Significantly superior to others in quality or ability.
Example
- She was head and shoulders above the rest in the competition.
- His performance in the exam was head and shoulders above everyone else's.
C1Finance
(technical, financial)A chart pattern indicating a potential trend reversal, characterized by three peaks where the middle peak is the highest.
Example
- Traders often look for a head and shoulders pattern to predict market reversals.
- The stock showed a head and shoulders formation, suggesting a bearish trend ahead.
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