no match for

idiom

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

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Size and strength: Even a strong human is no match for a gorilla in 1-on-1 combat. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 That confluence of circumspection and being held to a higher standard makes for a precarious challenge, but one that was no match for both women’s talent and passion. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025 Be sure to get socks that go all the way up to your knees; ankle compression socks are no match for an overnight flight to Europe in economy. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025 An undefeated squad and intense weather still proved no match for Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) on Friday. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 10 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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