to compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another

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Definition of to compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another in English English dictionary

hold a candle

The old computer just doesn't hold a candle to the latest models.

Hyphenation

to compare; to be e·ven re·mote·ly of the same quality, skill, etc. as an·oth·er