Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Candle"

A: - I think the term you are thinking of is ‘he/she doesn’t hold a candle to you’, which means the other person is less attractive, talented, skilled or intelligent than the one you are talking to

A: Significa estar extremadamente ocupado.

Es una metáfora que compara una vela encendida desde arriba y desde abajo (recostada sobre un costado) hasta una vida ocupada, ambas se agotarán rápidamente.

It means to be extremely busy.

It is a metaphor that compares a candle burning from both the top and the bottom (laying on its side) to a busy life--both of them will get used up quickly.

A: "Hold a candle (to)" means "To compare favorably with", "Is not nearly as good or desirable as someone or something else.".

"Neither of them hold a candle to Josh." - None of them can compare to Josh.

A: 足元にも及ばない

ディスコダンスに関しては、私はスーザンの足元にも及ばない。
When it comes to disco dance, I can't hold a candle to Susan.

A: Complaining about a bad situation will not make it better. Making a small change will make a difference.

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A: when I was in high school, I was working 2 jobs, going to school during the day AND performing in community theater. I was burning the candle at both ends!
meaning: too much going on, very tired.. and something should stop.


another expression is: putting too much on your plate.
"I wanted to ask you to help me but you have too much on your plate already!"
meaning: you are VERY busy

A: - blow out your candles and make a wish!
- are you going to celebrate your anniversary this year?
- i was promoted today. that marks another milestone in my career!

A: Candles are made of wax.
Specifically, candles are made of candle wax.

Candle wax is used to make candles.

"Candle" always refers to a man-made object. "Candle wax" always refers to a material.

A: They can mean the same thing, but "You are far ahead of me" is more general and can be used for other things.

"When it comes to cooking, I can't hold a candle to you."
"When it comes to cooking, you are far ahead of me/you are far better than me."

Both of these mean that the listener is a much better chef than the speaker.

For another example, if two people are riding bicycles and person A is a long distance in front of Person B, we can say "Person A is far ahead of person B" just as a fact, but that doesn't imply that he's better. It just means physically he's ahead of Person B.

If we say "Person B can't hold a candle to person A" in this situation, we're emphasizing that Person A is clearly physically stronger than Person B.

Let me know if you need more examples!

A: They're both completely the same! :)

A: "Can I light this candle" is correct.

A: Not much of a difference.
"I am going to blow out the candle."
"I am going to blow the candle out."
Both mean the same thing. It's a matter of style and personal preference, I think.

A: The candle has gone out!

The wind blew the candle out.

Could you please light the candle again? The wind blew it out.

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A: light the candle

A: @SAEID-2016: You could say, You are burning the candle on both ends

A: Candle

A: I could see a candle flickering in his room it was already very late.
The candlestick that has seven candles on is a symbol of Judaism.
If you have a problem with that decision don't ask me go to your facilitator.
It took a lot to reconcile after arguing about the lost keys.
Try not to rock the boat before I come back home.

A: While I was waiting for you, a candle almost burned.

A: “I set THE candles TO BE 38”

A: can I turn on this candle?

A: The sentence makes sense, but I would use a different word to avoid repetition.

"Please light a candle to brighten up the road."