no match for

idiom

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

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Warm in the coldest conditions ⊕ Effectively block wind ⊗ Seams could be more durable Snow, wind, and cold proved no match for these mitts, which kept our hands warm and comfortable on a multi-hour mountain run in a Colorado snowstorm. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 But all the money in the world was no match for the good people of Texas and their hard work. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Yes, but: Government stats are no match for higher grocery prices and stagnant paychecks. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Chicken wire is no match for demolition crews with a good supply of FPVs who account for a large proportion of Russian armor. David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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