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Phrase(s): equal to someone or something able to handle or deal with someone or something. • I’m afraid that I’m not equal to Mrs. Smith’s problem right now. Please ask her to come back later. • That’s a very difficult task, but I’m sure Bill is equal to it.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Phrase(s): equal to someone as good or as accomplished as someone else. • I certainly feel equal to Randy. He’s nothing special. • I don’t think that Bill feels equal to Bob, even though they are twins.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Adequate or fit in ability or extent, as in I'm not sure I'm equal to the task. [Late 1600s] Also see FEEL UP TO; UP TO.
American Heritage Idioms