Not hold a candle to (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not hold a candle to (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Not hold a candle to (someone or something)

Not hold a candle to (someone or something) American British informal verb phrase

To be superior to someone or something else in terms of quality, beauty, or impact.
 

This film doesn’t hold a candle to the one we watched yesterday.

Jenny is so talented, but she can’t hold a candle to you.

This apartment doesn't hold a candle to the rented room in which we are living.

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head and shoulders above

At a much higher level than other people or things

lead the field/pack/world

To be better or more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity

streets ahead (of somebody/something)

Superior to someone or something else.

better than

To be more expert at something than others are.

tower head and shoulders above (someone or something)

1. Used to say that someone or something is much taller than someone or something else
2. Used to say that someone or something is far better than someone or something else

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