not as good as them vs not as good as those 3

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Not as good as them' is used when comparing to a group of people or things without specifying the number, while 'not as good as those 3' is used when specifically comparing to a group of three people or things.

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not as good as them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when comparing to a group of people or things without specifying the number.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone or something is inferior in quality or ability compared to a group of people or things. It is a common comparative structure in English.

Examples:

She is not as good as them at playing the piano.
The new restaurant is not as good as them in terms of service.
The team is not as good as them in this competition.

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The underlying belief here is that if you invite someone out, you're not as good as them, that the inviter is lower on the totem pole. People who have this ...
Jul 14, 2015 ... I believe its mostly been the opposite in that AD thinks the NG & Reserves are not as good as them. I am confident in the fact that during our ...
But it's happening in my head, because in my head I also hear “You're not as good as them,” “They'll think you're stupid,” and “You don't fit in here.” You may ...
Jul 13, 2015 ... Perhaps deep down I'm just scared I'm not as good as them. Maybe I'm not. Maybe I'm better in my own ways? It doesn't really matter. After a ...

Alternatives:

not as good as those
not as good as the others
not as good as the rest
not as good as the group
not as good as the team

not as good as those 3

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when specifically comparing to a group of three people or things.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone or something is inferior in quality or ability compared to a specific group of three people or things. It is a more specific comparative structure in English.

Examples:

She is not as good as those 3 players on the team.
The new phone is not as good as those 3 models.
The project is not as good as those 3 proposals.

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The rest, are not as good as those 3, but not terrible either. I generally only listen to it, Until Burn Rubber, and then skip the rest. Comment Was this review helpful ...
Aug 25, 2007 ... Not as good as those 3 filth shot in Gib or even better, Stone at the cemetry! Watching all the blokes take cover while the women and kids were ...
Jul 15, 2015 ... Gotta get Kael Jaina and Valla, they're top picks every game. I'm a big kerrigan fan but shes' not as good as those 3. Same with Thrall.
Even at a michelin star restaurant was not as good as those 3 times at Bistro Bord 'o. Read more. Visited on 17 January 2015. AnneBerg found helpful. Share.

Alternatives:

not as good as the three of them
not as good as those three
not as good as the trio
not as good as the threesome
not as good as the group of three

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not as good as them vs not as good as those 3