no match for

idiom

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

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For now, the bond market is sending a clear signal: bold policy promises are no match for fiscal realities. Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Once John was on the ground, the collective weight of the teens was no match for one father of two. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 May 2025 Facial and body hair is no match for Nood’s Flasher Pro—and neither are wrinkles. Marci Robin, Allure, 27 May 2025 But even with slick hair and unpredictable speech patterns, Max Zorin is no match for James Bond. EW.com, 24 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 8 Jun. 2025.

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