| Word | cannot hold a candle to |
|---|---|
| Description | be nowhere near as good as – informal On the 16th century, an assistant would literally hold a candle to his superior by standing beside him with a candle to provide enough light for him to work by. The modern version suggests that the subordinate is so far inferior that he is unfit to perform even this humble task. be nowhere near as good as – informal On the 16th century, an assistant would literally hold a candle to his superior by standing beside h |
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