cannot hold a candle to
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cannot hold a candle to — idiom
1. to be much less good, impressive, or skilled than someone or something else.
1.idiom
Definition
to be much less good, impressive, or skilled than someone or something else.
Example
The new singer cannot hold a candle to the original performer of that song.
This cheap camera cannot hold a candle to a professional one, but it is fine for everyday photos.