doesn't hold a candle

Is not nearly as good or desirable as someone or something else. Can also be used with "can't." The sequel wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the original. John's fast all right, but he can't hold a candle to Louise!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Stepan	stye-PAHN (Russian), stee-PAHN (Russian)	Russian, Armenian
Calogero	kah-lo-JE-ro	Italian
Larkin	['la:kin]
Arabinda	-	Bengali, Indian, Odia
Pedro	PE-dro (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese
Marlis	-	German