not a patch on
not a patch on (someone or something)
Not nearly as good as someone or something. The replacement actor did a serviceable job, but he isn't a patch on the original lead. I loved my old computer—this new one is not a patch on it.
See also: not, on, patch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not a patch on
greatly inferior to. British informal 1991 Mavis Nicholson Martha Jane & Me We thought the uniform of our soldiers was ‘pathetic’, not a patch on the American soldiers' uniform.
See also: not, on, patch
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- not a patch on (someone or something)
- not a patch on someone/something
- not in the same street
- not in the same street (as someone or something)
- fallen idol
- pert near, but not plumb
- send after
- send after (someone or something)
- stitch on
- rule out