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- doesn't hold a candle
doesn't hold a candle
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 | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| 'Asenat | | - | Biblical Hebrew |
| Elton | | EL-tən | English |
| Skye | | SKIE | English (Modern) |
| ViltĖ | | - | Lithuanian |
| Nicolaus | | NEE-ko-lows (German) | German, Ancient Greek (Latinized) |
| Emlyn | | - | Welsh |