in the same league

Idioms  

1. On the same level of skill, in the same class, as in As a woodworker, Bill wishes he were in the same league as Carl, who is a master carpenter. This metaphoric expression alludes to the leagues of baseball clubs, categorized as major or minor. It is often put negatively as not in the same league, as in This restaurant is not in the same league as the French café across the street. [Early 1900s]

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in the same league

That’s still painful, but it’s not in the same league.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

"There is no doubt being in the same league changed everything," says Txiki Begiristain, director of football at Barcelona between 2003 and 2010.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

When it comes to commanding the screen, though, Ms. Coel is not in the same league as Mr. McKellen, which means the intended balance of opposites doesn’t quite pan out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

It’s similar to football, where teams in the same league could face off in the opening round.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2024

“Comets look flashy, but they’re not in the same league as the Nimbus.”

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling