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Region: General | Usage example: The finale was better than sex.

Better than sex

Meaning

Exceptionally pleasurable.

Usage

Informal praise for sensory pleasure.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Shocks listeners by comparing experiences to sex, surfacing in the 1970s.

Used in pop culture and comedy since the 1970s.

Related Idioms

Better late than never

Doing something after the ideal time is still better than failing to do it at all.

Two heads are better than one

Collaboration produces better results than solo action.

Better safe than sorry

It is wiser to take precautions than to risk regret

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.