及およびもつかない

expression, i-adjective

far beyond one's ability; no match for; not even close

Fixed negative expression meaning someone or something is completely outmatched or unattainable. Often used in comparisons, e.g., ～には及びもつかない.

See also: 及びもつかぬ

• 彼かれの実じつ力りょくには及およびもつかない。

  I'm no match for his ability.

• この料りょう理りはプロの味あじには及およびもつかない。

  This dish doesn't even come close to a professional's cooking.