match (someone or something) in (something)

match (someone or something) in (something)

To have as much or an equal degree of some quality, characteristic, attribute, etc., as someone or something else. I knew I would never match my opponent in raw strength, so I tried to take advantage of his slower movements and reflexes. To be honest, I feel like Budapest matches Paris in beauty and culture.See also: match

match someone or something in something

to equal someone or something in some quality. I am sure I match her in wisdom if not in grace and beauty. You do not match her in any way.See also: match