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
Ya'rah	-	Biblical Hebrew
Niusha	-	Persian
Marijana	-	Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian
Stefcia	STEF-chah	Polish
Sedna	-	Mythology
Leigh	LEE	English