be no match for
be no match for
To be deemed inferior or powerless in comparison to a certain person or thing. They've only won twice this season, so of course they're no match for their championship-caliber opponent. Yes, the house is filthy, but don't worry—it's no match for my cleaning service.
See also: match, no
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be no ˈmatch for somebody/something
not be as good, etc. as somebody/something; not be able to compete successfully against somebody/something: He’s no match for Woods. Woods is much the better player. We are no match for the Japanese when it comes to making cameras.See also: match, no, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be no match for somebody/something
- second best
- wanna be
- wannabe
- be a ghost of (someone's or something's) former self
- be a shadow of (someone's or something's) former self
- be a shadow/ghost of your/its former self
- be a/the poor man's (someone or something)
- be a/the poor man's sb/sth
- became