及およびもつかぬ

expression

far beyond one's power; no match for; not at all equal

Fixed negative expression meaning someone or something is completely outmatched or incomparable. Often used with 〜には to mark the superior party. The form 及びもつかない is a common variant.

See also: 及びもつかない

• 彼かれの実じつ力りょくには及およびもつかない。

  I am no match for his ability.

• この作さく品ひんは前ぜん作さくには及およびもつかぬ出で来きだ。

  This work is far inferior to the previous one.