My garden can't hold a candle to Kew Gardens.
A petunia can't hold a candle to an orchid.
The phrase "can't hold a candle to" originated in the 17th century, when it referred to an apprentice tasked with holding a candle to provide light for a more skilled worker. Over time, the expression evolved to mean that someone or something is not as good or skilled as another.
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.
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!!
Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You was created in 1980-07.
Oh, dude, so like, back in the day before electricity, apprentices would hold a candle to provide light for skilled craftsmen they were assisting. If the apprentice couldn't even do that simple task properly, it showed they weren't skilled enough to even compare to the master. So, like, when someone says "can't hold a candle to," they mean you're not even close to being as good as the person you're being compared to.
you hold it away from you towrds the sky.
To hold candles.
hold a match to the wick
to hold candles
Not all deacons hold candles. It must be a tradition in your church.
On Easter vigil you can probably hold the Easter candle which is lit from the pascal candle in your own hands and have your own candle in your hands as well. You can be seated with your son and place your hand with the candle near him so that he might feel the of the light of God, the light of the Risen Christ.Faith works miracles in ones life.
wear a cross and hold a candle at them