| 词组 | holds a candle to someone |
| 释义 | (redirected from holds a candle to someone)hold a candle to (someone or something)To compare to someone or something; to be as good or desirable as someone or something. Often used in the negative to mean the opposite. I'm really surprised that the sequel holds a candle to the original. John's fast all right, but he can't hold a candle to Louise! hold a candle to To compare favorably with: This film doesn't hold a candle to his previous ones. |
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