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be no match for

idiom

To be outmatched by; to be much weaker, less capable, or less desirable than.


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  1. 01

    game, set, match

    An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.

  2. 02

    match made in heaven

    A relationship, such as a marriage, that is happy and successful, sometimes because the partners are very compatible.

  3. 03

    match made in hell

    A relationship that is likely to be unhappy or unsuccessful because the two partners are very incompatible with each other.

  4. 04

    shitting match

    A pointless competition, dispute or conflict, often over some trivial matter.

  5. 05

    whole shooting match

    Everything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.

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