have nothing on (someone)

phrase

: 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.

Examples of have nothing on (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lightning & Thunder have nothing on the Los Angeles Waves, mainly because the Waves’ point guard is played by Chet Hanks. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Times Square's digital screens have nothing on the glaring warning signs for Republicans ahead of these upcoming midterm elections. — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026

Sauces, broths, gravies, and seasonings have nothing on the Hot Dish. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2025

Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025