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hold a can·dle
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hold a candleverb
To compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another.
Etymology: * Probably from the custom of apprentices to a trade holding a candle so the master worker could see clearly. If a person was not even good enough for such a simple task, then they were worthless.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hold a candle in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hold a candle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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