pale in comparison

• pale by comparison

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pale in comparison (third-person singular simple present pales in comparison, present participle paling in comparison, simple past and past participle paled in comparison)

2. (idiomatic) To appear small or unimportant in relation to something else.
   • 2023 October 9, Zackerie Fairfax, “How to get Netherite in Minecraft – crafting guide and tips”, in Dexerto‎^[1]:

     Before Minecraft released The Nether Update in 2020, diamonds were the strongest material in the game. Leather, iron, and gold paled in comparison to the strength, durability, and protection diamond gear provided.

pale in comparison (comparative more pale in comparison, superlative most pale in comparison)

1. (nonstandard) Synonym of pale in comparison.

   This is pale in comparison to that.

• pale into insignificance
• hold a candle