hold a light to (someone or something)
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To compare to someone or something; to be as good or desirable as someone or something. Often used in the negative to mean the opposite. I'm really surprised that the sequel even holds a light to the original. John's fast all right, but he can't hold a light to Louise!
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- be/have done with somebody/something
- be in line with (someone or something)
- at the expense of somebody/something
- better of
- (someone or something) promises well
- begin with
- begin with (someone or something)
- be partial to (someone or something)
- bear off from (someone or something)
- be enamored with (someone or something)