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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
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Creases have nothing on these firming formulas.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
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—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The besotted who search for the perfect ring for a Valentine’s Day proposal have nothing on Adélie penguins.
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“Have nothing on (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20nothing%20on%20%28someone%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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