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be no match for

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be no match for

To be deemed inferior or powerless in comparison to a certain person or thing. They've only won twice this season, so of course they're no match for their championship-caliber opponent. Yes, the house is filthy, but don't worry—it's no match for my cleaning service.

See also: match

be no match for something/somebody

to be less powerful or effective than something or someone else Health warnings are no match for the addictive power of cigarettes.

See a marriage made in heaven, meet match

See also: match