in the same league
in the same league
Having the same or similar qualities, skills, or achievements. While their journey to the Olympics has been remarkable, it's clear that this young team is just not in the same league as the rest of the competition.
See also: league, same
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in the same league
On the same level of skill, in the same class, as in As a woodworker, Bill wishes he were in the same league as Carl, who is a master carpenter. This metaphoric expression alludes to the leagues of baseball clubs, categorized as major or minor. It is often put negatively as not in the same league, as in This restaurant is not in the same league as the French café across the street. [Early 1900s]
See also: league, same
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- be not in the same class
- be not in the same league
- not be in the same league/class/street
- have (someone's or something's) good points
- have your good, plus, etc. points
- have (someone's or something's) plus points
- equal to the occasion
- equal to the task
- pulling power
- something of a