comparison (redirected from stand comparison)

pale by comparison and pale in comparison

Fig. to appear to be deficient in comparison to something else. My work pales by comparison with yours. You are a real pro.

See also: pale

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pale by/in comparison

to seem less serious or less important when compared with something else (often + with ) I thought I was badly treated but my experiences pale in comparison with yours.

See fade into insignificance

See also: pale

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pale in comparison (with something) also pale by comparison (with something)

to seem lacking in importance or quality than something else I thought I had a frightening accident, but mine pales in comparison with yours.

See also: pale