What is another word for held candle to?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛld kˈandə͡l tuː] (IPA) 
"Held candle to" is an idiom that means to compare something or someone to another, usually in a negative way. To express this idea, there are several synonyms that can be used, such as "paled in comparison to", "fell short of", "couldn't measure up to", "was no match for", "was inferior to", "was second-rate compared to", or "was outshined by". All these phrases convey the same meaning as "held candle to" but with different tones and nuances. Depending on the context and purpose of the comparison, one of these synonyms may be more appropriate than others.
