not in the same league

phrase

: not at the same level of ability
The two chefs are not in the same league.
He's a pretty good writer, but he's not in the same league as she is.

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“Not in the same league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20in%20the%20same%20league. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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