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
GemmaJEM-mah (Italian), JEM-ə (English), KHE-mah (Dutch)Italian, Catalan, English (British), Dutch
Nadia (2)-Arabic
KriemhildKREEM-hilt (German)German, Germanic Mythology
Kapel-Yiddish
SmithSMITHEnglish
UriaszUWR-yahshPolish