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.

Examples of have nothing on (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Juice boxes, permanent markers and dog vomit have nothing on red wine spills during a party or take-out tumbling from plates perched on laps during Netflix binges. —

Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024 That means in their copywriter’s estimation, the inventions of synchronized sound and Technicolor have nothing on 4DX. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2024 Cadence Travel Body Set Capsule Containers Travel-sized bottles have nothing on these Cadence capsule containers that have instantly become a favorite. —

Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024 Dry, chapped lips have nothing on Glossier's ever-popular Balm Dotcom. —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for have nothing on (someone)

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