candle
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candles
plural
candles
Britannica Dictionary definition of CANDLE
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:
wax that has been formed into a stick or another shape and has a string in the middle that can be burned
burn the candle at both ends
hold a candle to
:
to be on the same level as or as good as (something or someone)
— used in negative statements
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The new movie doesn't hold a candle to [=it is not as good as] the original version.
not worth the candle
chiefly British, old-fashioned
:
not worth the necessary effort, cost, or trouble
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The car is so old that replacing the engine is not worth the candle. [=the effort isn't worth the cost]
