no match for

idiom

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

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An undefeated squad and intense weather still proved no match for Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) on Friday. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025 Thanks to durable components engineered to resist water, sun damage, and extreme temperatures, even summer rain and winter frosts are no match for these garden lights. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025 But sometimes statistics are no match for the human spirit. Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley, CBS News, 4 May 2025 The powerful combination of ammonia and baking soda is no match for bathtub rings. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 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 14 May. 2025.

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