LL32

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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