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Meaning of not a patch on | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Not an improvement over something; not nearly as good as something; much worse than.

Examples

“The new model is not a patch on the original version.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

not a word not a word of a lie not all heroes wear capes not an option not as green as one is cabbage-looking not before time

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