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
Gemma	JEM-mah (Italian), JEM-ə (English), KHE-mah (Dutch)	Italian, Catalan, English (British), Dutch
Nadia (2)	-	Arabic
Kriemhild	KREEM-hilt (German)	German, Germanic Mythology
Kapel	-	Yiddish
Smith	SMITH	English
Uriasz	UWR-yahsh	Polish