(usually used in negative sentences) to be as good, interesting, successful as sb/sth
SYN measure up :
The trip failed to match up to her expectations.
(usually used in negative sentences) to be as good, interesting, successful as sb/sth
SYN measure up :
The trip failed to match up to her expectations.
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005