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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., 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