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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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