Out of this world
Meaning: So amazing that it seems beyond earthly standards.
An American expression that says something is so good it can't belong to Earth — it must be from somewhere better. Often used for food, experiences, and performances that leave you speechless. It's hyperbolic but universally understood and always positive.
Examples
- The view from the top of that mountain was out of this world. 那座山顶的景色美得不像话。Las vistas desde la cima de esa montaña eran de otro mundo.あの山頂からの景色はこの世のものとは思えなかった。그 산 꼭대기에서 본 경치는 이 세상 것이 아니었다.
- Her singing voice is out of this world — she gave me chills. 她的歌声简直不是凡人能有的——我听得起了鸡皮疙瘩。Su voz al cantar es de otro mundo — me puso los pelos de punta.彼女の歌声はこの世のものじゃない——鳥肌が立ったよ。그녀의 노래 실력은 이 세상 것이 아니야 — 소름이 돋았어.
- The desserts at that bakery are out of this world. 那家面包店的甜点好吃得不像话。Los postres de esa pastelería son de otro mundo.あのベーカリーのデザートはこの世のものとは思えないほど美味しい。그 베이커리의 디저트는 이 세상 것이 아닐 정도로 맛있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: food, experiences, performance, beauty
Tone: awed, enthusiastic
✓ Do Say
- This is out of this world!这简直不是凡间能有的!¡Esto es de otro mundo!This is out of this world!(これはこの世のものじゃない!)이건 이 세상 것이 아니야!
- The flavors are out of this world.这味道好得不像话。Los sabores son de otro mundo.The flavors are out of this world.(この味はこの世のものとは思えない。)맛이 이 세상 것이 아니다.
✗ Don't Say
- One of the safest praise expressions — appropriate in almost any context, from casual to semi-formal最安全的赞美表达之一——几乎在任何场合都适用,从日常到半正式Una de las expresiones de elogio más seguras — apropiada en casi cualquier contexto, desde el informal hasta el semiformal最も安全な褒め言葉の一つ——カジュアルからセミフォーマルまで、ほぼどんな場面でも適切です가장 무난한 칭찬 표현 중 하나다 — 캐주얼부터 반격식적인 상황까지 거의 모든 맥락에서 적절하다
Origin & History
American English from the 1920s-30s jazz era, where extraordinary music was described as 'out of this world.' The space age of the 1950s-60s reinforced the metaphor. Bing Crosby's hit 'Out of This World' (1945) helped popularize the expression.
Cultural Context
Era: 1920s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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