Meaning of 'Can't hold a candle'
What does the saying 'Can't hold a candle' mean?
Idiom: Can't hold a candle
Meaning:
If something can't hold a candle to something else, it is much worse.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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