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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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hold a candle to

Is it suitable to say hold a candle? Is there a better word?

The nicest district of this city doesn't hold a candle to the nicest district of NY.

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Anonymous Is it suitable to say hold a candle? Is there a better word? Yes.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Is it suitable to say hold a candle?
  • Is there a better word?
  • Yes.
  • No.
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AnonymousIs it suitable to say hold a candle? Is there a better word?
Yes. No.
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