/Sounds like 'no YE-ga ni al ta-LON'/
To be completely inferior to someone else in a given area — not even close in comparison. Said when the gap in ability or quality between two people is absolutely enormous.
Example
"He doesn't come close to her when it comes to programming."
"That singer is good but doesn't hold a candle to Celine Dion."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'no YE-ga ni al ta-LON'/
To be completely inferior to someone else in a given area — not even close in comparison. Said when the gap in ability or quality between two people is absolutely enormous.
Example
"He doesn't come close to her when it comes to programming."
"That singer is good but doesn't hold a candle to Celine Dion."
Regional synonyms: