Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cant-hold-a-candle-to
idiom
kænt hoʊld ə ˈkændl tuː
Definition
To be unable to compare favorably to someone or something; to be inferior in a certain aspect.
Examples
- She can sing beautifully, but her brother can’t hold a candle to her.
- His skills in programming can’t hold a candle to those of the top developers.
Meaning
This phrase is used when expressing that one person or thing is not nearly as good as another.
Synonyms
- not even close
- pale in comparison
- can’t compare
