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!
See also: candle, hold

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DelroyDEL-roiEnglish (Rare)
Ragnhildur-Icelandic
Milojica-Serbian
WilliVI-leeGerman
Albaeral-BERLimburgish
Betsey['betsi]