not hold a candle to (someone or something)
(redirected from couldn't hold a candle to somebody)not hold a candle to (someone or something)
To not be nearly as good, desirable, or impressive as someone or something else. The sequel isn't too bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the original. John's a nice enough guy, he just can't hold a candle our last supervisor.
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- not hold a stick to
- not hold a stick to (someone or something)
- not in the same league as (someone or something)
- not in the same league with
- not in the same league with (someone or something)
- doesn't hold a candle (to someone or something)
- hold a candle to, not
- cannot hold a candle to somebody/something
- can't hold a candle to (someone or something)
- can't hold a candle to someone/something