引けを取らない

ひけをとらない
Alternative writings: 引けをとらない, ひけを取らない
Frequency:
1

An idiom meaning to not be inferior to someone or something; to hold one's own; to compare favorably.

ExpressionI-AdjectiveIdiomatic Expression

Examples

彼女は学歴でも誰にも引けを取らない。

She does not fall behind anyone when it comes to academic credentials.

地元チームはプロ相手にも引けを取らない試合をした。

The local team put up a match and held their own even against professionals.

この製品は高級ブランドにも引けを取らない品質だ。

This product has quality that compares favorably with premium brands.

年齢に引けを取らない若々しさがある。

He has a youthful energy that does not make him feel his age.

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