英语词组be not a patch on是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

be (not) a patch on

To be just as good as someone or something else. Often used in the negative to emphasize someone or something's inadequacy. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Alice is a patch on the lead actress in the school play, which is why she was chosen as the understudy. I loved my old boss—this new guy is not a patch on her.

not be a ˈpatch on somebody/something

(informal, especially British English) not be nearly as good as somebody/something: The film isn’t a patch on the book.

词组	be not a patch on
释义	(redirected from be not a patch on) be (not) a patch on To be just as good as someone or something else. Often used in the negative to emphasize someone or something's inadequacy. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Alice is a patch on the lead actress in the school play, which is why she was chosen as the understudy. I loved my old boss—this new guy is not a patch on her. not be a ˈpatch on somebody/something (informal, especially British English) not be nearly as good as somebody/something: The film isn’t a patch on the book.
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