/NOH YEH-gahr NEE AH lah mee-TAH/
To be extremely inferior to something or someone, not reach the necessary level to compare. In the Southern Cone, saying someone doesn't even reach half is a definitive judgment on their quality.
Example
"He doesn't even come close to what the previous coach was."
"With that offer, you don't even come close to what you're worth."
Regional synonyms:
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/NOH YEH-gahr NEE AH lah mee-TAH/
To be extremely inferior to something or someone, not reach the necessary level to compare. In the Southern Cone, saying someone doesn't even reach half is a definitive judgment on their quality.
Example
"He doesn't even come close to what the previous coach was."
"With that offer, you don't even come close to what you're worth."
Regional synonyms: