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be no match for

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

My old computer is no match for this new one.

CONTEXTUAL

The small local team played hard, but they were no match for the professional athletes from the city.

COMPLEX

Despite his years of rigorous training, the young challenger proved to be no match for the seasoned champion during their final encounter.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  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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