be (not) a patch on

To be just as good as someone or something else. Often used in the negative to emphasize someone or something's inadequacy. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Alice is a patch on the lead actress in the school play, which is why she was chosen as the understudy. I loved my old boss—this new guy is not a patch on her.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Elov	E-lov	Swedish
Whitman	['hwitmən]
Boipelo	-	Southern African, Tswana
Waldomar	-	Ancient Germanic
Malachy	-	Irish
Raban	-	Ancient Germanic