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it means no one you shine brightly and others are in your shadow
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The phrase "no one holds a candle to you" dates back to the 17th century and originates from the practice of having a person hold a candle to provide light for someone working on a task. The phrase evolved to mean that nobody could compare to someone in terms of skill, ability, or excellence.
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What is the origin of the measurement called a foot candle?
Chocolate
What is the origin of the word chandelier?
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What are the words to the song One Candle One Flame?
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One scientific hypothesis about the origin of life holds that?
proteins that duplicate themselves came to function in information storage
What is the metal bit that holds the candle wax in place called?
A candlestick, chamberstick, or candelabrum.
What did one candle said to the other candle?
This is lit.
How do you say one candle in Hebrew?
one candle = × ×¨ אחד (nehr eh-KHAD)
What is the Hebrew word for one candle?
one candle = × ×¨ אחד (nehr eh-KHAD)
Does the Jewish religion have a candle holder?
yes they do but i am not sure wat it is called it holds 9 candles i think
What is candelabra in culinary?
A candelabra is a candle holder that holds several candles at once, often taper candles.
What is the origin of the word 'hijack'?
It is a combination of words from High(way) and Jacker meaning 'one who holds up,' - Skyjack is formed in the same way
Where are the number one place people put candle?
candle holder
