cannot hold a candle to

成語所屬單字candle

cannot hold a candle to — 慣用語

1. to be much less good, impressive, or skilled than someone or something else.

1.慣用語
釋義

遠比不上……;無法相比

to be much less good, impressive, or skilled than someone or something else.

例句

The new singer cannot hold a candle to the original performer of that song.

This cheap camera cannot hold a candle to a professional one, but it is fine for everyday photos.