Could Hold a Candle to Him?
An Expression Describing a Person or Thing That Is Distinctly Inferior to Someone or Something Else: “Senator Nelson Is Extremely Knowledgeable, but as a...
An expression describing a person or thing that is distinctly inferior to someone or something else: “Senator Nelson is extremely knowledgeable, but as a speaker, he can't hold a candle to Senator Delano.”
What is the meaning of not fit to hold a candle?
Cannot compare to someone or something; is not nearly as good or desirable as someone or something.
What does light a candle to me mean?
Lighting a candle for someone indicates one's intention to say a prayer for another person and the candle symbolizes that prayer.