no match for

idiom

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

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His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025 Sidewalk glare to in-office fluorescents are no match for this mineral SPF 30 that delivers with a Swiss clock’s precision. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 The powerful combination of ammonia and baking soda is no match for bathtub rings. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 In Week 1, Crowley was upset by 5A squad Birdville 34-27, and in Week 2, the Eagles were no match for Houston powerhouse North Shore, losing 42-0. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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