yerini tutmak, yerine konmak

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Turkish - English
(deyim) hold a candle to
(deyim) Be fit to be compared with; be in the same class with
(deyim) Meaning: To hold a candle for means to aid or assist. The expression 'he can't hold a candle to' expresses the opinion that someone (he) compares poorly with another person and isn't competent or worthy even to hold the light for him. Origin: Apprentices used to be expected to hold the candle so that more experienced workmen were able to see what they were doing
be equal to, be comparable to; hold one's own against, do as well as
yerini tutmak, yerine konmak
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