"Match" Example Sentences
1. The colors match perfectly.
2. The facts don't match up with his story.
3. The new recruits have to match the standards set by the veterans.
4. The skills of the players must match the demands of the game.
5. His wits could not match those of his opponent.
6. His speed matched that of a cheetah.
7. The scientist had to match the experiment conditions exactly.
8. Her strength could not match his.
9. They searched for twins who matched each other perfectly.
10. The fingerprints matched those found at the crime scene.
11. Can you match her efforts?
12. His performance did not match up to expectations.
13. I need shoes that match this dress.
14. The witness' descriptions did not match those of the suspect.
15. I'm trying to find pants that match this belt.
16. Their ability does not match their arrogance.
17. Her intelligence far surpassed and matched his own.
18. They looked for participants whose personal accounts matched the profiles.
19. The new employee's skills didn't seem to match the job description.
20. The ideas in the book did not match up with the theory.
21. This tie matches my coat nicely.
22. The two stories do not match at all.
23. Their performance matched their talent.
24. The data did not match the results presented in the article.
25. His devotion matched hers.
26. Can you find socks that match these shoes?
27. The witness' accounts matched each other perfectly.
28. His behavior did not match his claims.
29. His determination matched her own.
30. Their skills matched the demands of the task.
31. The shirt matches my skirt.
32. Their abilities matched their bravado.
33. My wages do not match the value of my work.
34. I needed a belt that matched my boots.
35. His swagger far surpassed and matched her own.
36. Are there gloves that match this hat?
37. The examples in the text did not match the theory presented.
38. Their productivity has begun to match their paychecks.
39. Her achievements far surpassed and matched his own.
40. Your skills do not seem to match the requirements of the position.
41. This sweater matches my turtleneck.
42. Their information matched the data we already had.
43. His wealth could not match her beauty.
44. I searched for a lipstick that matched my nail polish.
45. The thread I need to match this embroidery.
46. The evidence did not match the story he had told.
47. I wanted trousers that matched this jacket.
48. His pride could not match her humility.
49. The sample answers did not match the questions in the test.
50. Her courage matched his strength.
51. The colors complement and nicely match each other.
52. The watch face does not match the color of the strap.
53. We bought candles to match the tablecloths.
54. The socks he picked did not match his suit.
55. His taste surpassed and beautifully matched hers.
56. The flowers match the drapes perfectly.
57. Her kindness matched his patience.
58. Her patience matched his persistence.
59. The facts presented did not match with what we already knew.
60. Her bravery matched his ingenuity.
Common Phases
1.
Match made in heaven - Used to describe two people who seem ideally suited for each other.
2.
Match someone blow for blow - To perform at an equal level to someone else, especially in an argument or competition.
3.
Matchstick man - A very thin, skinny man.
4. Be a
match for someone - To be equal to or comparable with someone in ability, strength, etc.
5. Make ends meet - To earn just enough income to pay one's living expenses.
6. Strike a
match - To ignite a
match by rubbing it against a rough surface.
7.
Matchless - Having no
match or equal.
8. As like as two peas in a pod - Two people or things that are very similar or identical.
9.
Match up - To fit or correspond.
10.
Match wits - To compete or argue in terms of intelligence or mental ability.
11. Burn the midnight oil - To study or work hard late at night.
12. Go off like a
match - To explode into action, emotion, etc.
13. All at sixes and sevens - In a state of confusion or disarray.
14. Play with fire - To take a dangerous risk.
15. Catch fire - To become very popular, successful, or exciting.