“To be no match for” in Japanese
Short answer
To be no match for in Japanese is “頭が上がらない” (atamagaagaranai). Full meaning: to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to), to be unable to act on an equal basis with.
Other ways to say “To be no match for” in Japanese
足元にも及ばない
ashimotonimooyobanai to be no match for, to not hold a candle to
足下へも寄りつけない
ashimotohemoyoritsukenai to be no match for, to not hold a candle to
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