Phrase guide

not a patch on

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Not an improvement over something; not nearly as good as something; much worse than.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The new model is not a patch on the original version.

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