Have nothing on somebody Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Strength Shows that someone's ability doesn't match up to another's in specific skills or talents. You're fast, but you have nothing on Usain Bolt's speed. Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context Used mostly in informal conversations among friends or on social media. She may be smart, but she has nothing on you when it comes to street smarts. Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression Often an exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally. Wow, these cupcakes are amazing, but they have nothing on your grandma's recipe!