には及ばない② - Grammar Discussion

To be no match (for), To not compare (with), To fall short (of), To not reach, Cannot win with, To be out of reach (for), To not be on par (with)

Structure

  • Noun + に(は)及ばない

    Set expression:
    Noun + の足元にも及ばない

(A) に(は)及ばない is used to express that something is no match for (literally means ‘fails to reach’) the high standard/level of (A).

It is often used with expressions of comparison (では、にかけては、と比べて) and contrast (が、ものの、ても).

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