Meaning of the word "be streets ahead" in English

What does "be streets ahead" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

be streets ahead

US /biː striːts əˈhɛd/
UK /biː striːts əˈhɛd/
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Idiom

to be much better or more advanced than someone or something else

Example:
Their new software is streets ahead of the competition.
She's always been streets ahead of her classmates academically.