Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To hold a candle to.

• A. To be nearly as good as someone/something else
• B. To light a candle
• C. To find out the true intention of
• D. To support someone

Answer 1

The correct option is A To be nearly as good as someone/something else

The given phrase means 'to be even remotely of the same quality or skill as another'.

Option A is correct. As we can see the option has nearly the same meaning as the phrase. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Option B is incorrect. The given phrase does not mean 'to light a candle'.

Option C is incorrect. It does not have the required meaning.

Option D is incorrect. The phrase has no connection to supporting someone. Thus, it is incorrect