Not Hold A Candle To (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Not Hold A Candle To (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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not hold a candle to (someone or something) What does not hold a candle to (someone or something) mean?	to not be nearly as good as someone or something	The new secretary does not hold a candle to the one who just quit.
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have (something) at one's fingertips What does "have (something) at one's fingertips" mean?	to have something nearby and ready to use	I usually have a dictionary at my fingertips when I am reading a book.
no dice What does "no dice" mean?	no, certainly not	"No dice. I will never lend you that much money."
at a loss What does "at a loss" mean?	at less than the cost, at a financial loss	The store was selling things at a loss so the prices were very low.
cut off (something) or cut (something) off What does "cut off (something) or cut (something) off" mean?	to shorten something by cutting the ends	The string was too long so I cut off the end.
chugalug What does "chugalug" mean?	drink quickly without gulping
Tomorrow's another day What does "Tomorrow's another day" mean?	This means that things might turn out better or that there might be another opportunity in the future.
taking care of business What does "taking care of business" mean?	idiom. dealing with life, work, or similar matters
in good repair What does "in good repair" mean?	in good condition	My car is always in good repair when I go on a holiday.
(not) worth a cent What does "(not) worth a cent" mean?	not worth anything (usually negative)	His old car broke down and is not worth a cent now.
kiester What does "kiester" mean?	buttocks

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Not Hold A Candle To (someone Or Something) Idiom