Question

in_the_loop_352 not equal to someone or something; when two persons or things are compared, the first one is clearly inferior to the second one Compare to: head and shoulders above (someone); run circles around (someone)

Accepted Answer

HOLD A CANDLE TO (SOMEONE), NOT This house doesn’t hold a candle to the one we looked at yesterday. The one we saw yesterday was practically twice the size and had much better light.Marjorie’s cakes can’t hold a candle to Kate’s. Kate’s are light, fluffy and flavorful, and Marjorie’s are as heavy as lead.

Id	in_the_loop_352
Idiom	HOLD A CANDLE TO (SOMEONE), NOT
Definition	not equal to someone or something; when two persons or things are compared, the first one is clearly inferior to the second one
Examples	This house doesn’t hold a candle to the one we looked at yesterday. The one we saw yesterday was practically twice the size and had much better light. Marjorie’s cakes can’t hold a candle to Kate’s. Kate’s are light, fluffy and flavorful, and Marjorie’s are as heavy as lead.
Cross-Refs	Compare to: head and shoulders above (someone); run circles around (someone)

Hold Candle Marjorie’s Loop Equal Persons Things Compared