Значение идиомы hold a candle to

[hold a candle to] also [hold a stick to] {v. phr.} To be fit to becompared with; be in the same class with. — A trite phrase used innegative, interrogative, and conditional sentences.

Henry thoughtthat no modern ball club could hold a candle to those of 50 yearsago.



Travelling by car is.
Leisure time.


Значение идиомы hold a candle to