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Why do you say when a person isn't worthy they can't hold a candle to a worthy person?
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∙ 9y ago
Apprentices used to be given the task of holding up a candle so that the masters could see what to do when they were working. If someone was too lowly to even hold up a candle, they were certainly not worthy of anything at all.
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What are the examples for the phrase can't hold a candle?
The phrase "can't hold a candle" refers to someone who is not as skilled or competent as another person in a particular area. For example, "He can't hold a candle to her cooking skills" implies that his cooking skills are not as good as hers.
What is the origin of the phrase can't hold a candle to?
Apprentices used to hold a candle so that more experienced workmen were able to see what they were doing. Someone unable even to do that would be considered incompetent. Sir Edward Dering used a similar phrase in 1641: "Though I be not worthy to hold the candle to Aristotle."
Who can hold a note longer Beyonce or Jennifer Hudson?
sorry but you have been misled! beyonce cant hold a candle to jhud when it comes to singing! beyonce couldn't hold a note longer than Jennifer if it would save her life!!
When was Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You created?
Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You was created in 1980-07.
Which way do you hold a roman candle?
you hold it away from you towrds the sky.
What is a candle stick used for?
To hold candles.
What does 'can't hold a candle to' mean?
It means that no one can compare to you. I'm not sure of the origin of this expression in the literal sense but it is just that, an expression. The statement implies that one particular thing does not match up against a substitute in some regard. IE. A Geo Metro can't hold a candle to a Shelby GT 500 in engine performance. It means you are special to the person saying it. For example: When someone says "You can hold a candle to my cooking." That means I am saying I am a better cook by far. It is said to a person when they can't measure up or even come close to another person's performance.
What is light as a feather but even the strongest person cannot hold it for more than 15-20 mins?
Fire, or a lit match, or candle.
What would you use a candle holder for?
to hold candles
How do you light a Roman candle?
hold a match to the wick
Why does the deacons hold the candle?
Not all deacons hold candles. It must be a tradition in your church.
Does a candle holder effect burn rate?
yes the candle holder effects the candle burning, because it will hold the candle back from melting faster. i perfer not using one...and it'll be a variable
