not in the same street

not in the same street (as someone or something)

Not nearly as good as someone or something. Primarily heard in UK. The replacement actor did a serviceable job, but he isn't on the same street as the original lead. I loved my old computer—this new one just isn't on the same street.
See also: not, same, someone, street
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not in the same street

far inferior in terms of ability. British informal
See also: not, same, street
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See also:
  • not in the same street (as someone or something)
  • not a patch on
  • not a patch on (someone or something)
  • not a patch on someone/something
  • chip
  • chips
  • up on (one's) ear
  • Two Bob
  • (as) dead as mutton
  • mutton