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hold a candle to [sb/sth] v expr figurative (be as good)estar a la altura de loc verb
  estar al mismo nivel que loc verb
  no irle a la zaga a loc verb
Note: Used in the negative, in questions and where there is doubt
 As a songwriter, George Harrison couldn't hold a candle to Paul McCartney.
 Como compositor George Harrison nunca estuvo a la altura de Paul McCartney.
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Spanish:
no llegar a la suela del zapato - toser


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