no match for

idiom

: easily defeated by
He was no match for his opponent.

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The tinkering percussion is no match for her lyrical display, delivered with the sarcastic lilt of Slick Rick and impressive meter. 66. Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025 Perspective, of course, is sometimes no match for the cold math of an underwhelming win streak or a locker room with fraying edges. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025 This nose decongestant is no match for even the most congested noses and provides relief in seconds for up to 12 hours. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Opening with a high-speed chase between the police and some rogue programs, cop cars are no match for a light cycle, and one is sliced clean in half once the bike’s iconic light wall is activated. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no match for

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“No match for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20match%20for. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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