Expressions meaning that one man’s ability is not nearly as great as another man’s: “John can’t (or doesn’t, or isn’t) ________ Bill.”
| HOLD A CANDLE TO | 10 |
| COMPETE WITH | 8 |
| COMPARE TO | 5 |
| MEASURE UP TO | 5 |
| MATCH | 2 |
| STAND UP TO | 2 |
| COME UP TO | 1 |
| EQUAL | 1 |
| TOP | 1 |
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