have nothing on (someone)

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: to have no advantage over (someone) : to not be better than (someone)

She is very talented but has nothing on her brother who is an even better singer.

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The human dancing videos and the cat dancing videos on TikTok have nothing on the dancing by politicians who voted for the law forcing its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to either sell the popular and addictive app or face a shutdown in this country. —

New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025 Franglais, anyone? HOLY HASHTAGS The missionaries of yore have nothing on today’s Christian social-media superstars, whose religion comes wrapped in Insta-friendly packaging … SHE’S SELLING, BUT WHO’S BUYING? —

airmail.news, 23 Mar. 2024 Let guests scoop this easy appetizer onto crackers for the perfect bite. get the recipe 14 of 20 Cheese Straws Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 The writers and showrunners of Rings Of Power have nothing on Mel Gibson. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for have nothing on (someone)

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