Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
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He cannot hold a candle to his elder brother.
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- equal to
- not as clever as
- cannot be compared to
- duller than
Correct Option: C
cannot hold a candle : is not so good as
● This hotel can’t hold a candle to the palace. The best option is cannot be compared to.