| Phrase/Idiom | can’t hold a candle to |
|---|---|
| Definition | If one person can’t hold a candle to another, they are much less competent or do not perform as well as the other. |
| Example | David is very intelligent but he can’t hold a candle to his sister when it comes to sports. |
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