equal to

equal to (someone or something)

1. As skilled or accomplished as someone or something else. I don't understand why I didn't get the promotion when I am certainly equal to Greg in every way.
2. Having the necessary ability, talent, qualities, or capability to handle or accomplish a given role or situation. The young soldier proved equal to the task and saved his platoon from an enemy ambush.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

equal to

(someone or something) able to handle or deal with someone or something. I'm afraid that I'm not equal to Mrs. Smith's problem right now. Please ask her to come back later. That's a very difficult task, but I'm sure Bill is equal to it.
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equal to

someone as good or as accomplished as someone else. I certainly feel equal to Randy. He's nothing special. I don't think that Bill feels equal to Bob, even though they are twins.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

equal to

Adequate or fit in ability or extent, as in I'm not sure I'm equal to the task. [Late 1600s] Also see feel up to; up to.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • equal to (someone or something)
  • one jump ahead
  • one jump ahead of someone/something
  • one move ahead
  • one move ahead of (someone or something)
  • one step ahead
  • a/one step ahead
  • better than
  • be (one's) strong point
  • be your strong point/suit
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