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2021-12-22 04:12
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.
At a much higher level than other people or things
To be better or more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity
Superior to someone or something else.
To be more expert at something than others are.
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
Do you see anything wrong?
If you swallow the bait, you take something that someone offers you, or agree to do something that someone asks you to do without knowing that it is a trick or way of getting something from you.
You can't just do whatever he wants you to do. Don't swallow the bait.
