no match for

phrase

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

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Most often, socialism morphs into totalitarianism, as its egalitarian ideals are no match for human nature. Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 Bright rooms are no match for the screen of Hisense's newest U6 model. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026 The four-piece from Austin, Texas ripped through their midday set, where the blazing sun was no match for their energy (if a little hard on their face paint). Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026 John’s little motorbike proves no match for the large truck commandeered by the T-1000, which blasts through a cinder block wall at one point. ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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