can't hold a candle to
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My pathological liar character can’t hold a candle to you!
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
A governor's seat can't hold a candle to that.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2022
“It’s another level of value,” Challenger says. The holiday bonus or “attaboy” email you get from your boss can’t hold a candle to the sense of purpose fire fighters get from saving people’s lives.
From Time ● Dec. 14, 2012
IPO Pop Isn't in Facebook's Script IPO Pop Isn't in Facebook's Script Newspapers can't hold a candle to Facebook Inc. when it comes to collecting information about their users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2012
It can't hold a candle to sweet potato pudding, and I wouldn't let the children touch it for fear it might set too heavy in the night.
From Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
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