rank with someone or something

rank with someone or something
rank with someone or something
to be equal to someone or something. •

Do you think Sarah ranks with Albert?

No one ranks with Albert.

The food at that restaurant ranks with that of the best places in New York.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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