What does it mean, to “hold a candle to” someone?
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Egao No Genki
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If my memory hasn't failed me, I believe it refers to deeply admiring or respecting someone, or to honor them due to some great accomplishment they have made. It is kind of a "salute" to a person whom you hold in high regard, if I am not mistaken. +5
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In my native language means to be the third person during a romantic date.
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It means their light shines too brightly to be compared to whoever you're comparing them to.
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Meaning To compare badly to a known person - to be unfit even to hold a subordinate position. Origin Apprentices used to be expected to hold the candle so that more experienced workmen were able to see what they were doing. Someone unable even to do that would be of low status indeed. "Jim is good at his work ,but he doesnt hold a candle to Fred". "Nicola is a beautiful girl ,but doesn't hold a candle to Sara"
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