(arch.) to match; (arch.) to equal; to catch up with; to overtake
seeing is believing; one eye-witness is better than many hearsays; a picture is worth a thousand words
being inferior to; being no match for; being best
the smartest thing in a tight situation is to beat a retreat
it's better to be rough and ready than slow and elaborate
the parent is the best judge of the child
caution is the best policy
do not befriend those beneath you
better shoddy and sincere than clever and deceptive