be no match for
To be outmatched by; to be much weaker, less capable, or less desirable than.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My old computer is no match for this new one.”
“The small local team played hard, but they were no match for the professional athletes from the city.”
“Despite his years of rigorous training, the young challenger proved to be no match for the seasoned champion during their final encounter.”
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cuts and scratches
[Cockney slang]matches
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game, set, match
An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.
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match made in heaven
A relationship, such as a marriage, that is happy and successful, sometimes because the partners are very compatible.
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match made in hell
A relationship that is likely to be unhappy or unsuccessful because the two partners are very incompatible with each other.
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shitting match
A pointless competition, dispute or conflict, often over some trivial matter.
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whole shooting match
Everything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.
Last updated August 10, 2026