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
Sid	[sid]
Acker	['ækə]
Kasandra	kə-SAN-drə (English)	English (Modern), Polish
Edith	EE-dith (English), E-dit (German, Swedish)	English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Cyneburg	-	Anglo-Saxon
Bjarni	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic