by/in comparison
by comparison
When judged against something else. The film was enjoyable, but it pales by comparison to the 1975 original.
See also: by, comparison
in comparison
When judged against something else. Typically used in the phrase "pales in comparison." The film was enjoyable, but it pales in comparison to the 1975 original. Her writing is so strong that I feel like mine just pales in comparison.
See also: comparison
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
by comˈparison
(written) used especially at the beginning of a sentence when the next thing that is mentioned is compared with something in the previous sentence: By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year.See also: by, comparison
by/in comparison (with somebody/something)
when compared with somebody/something: The second half of the game was dull by comparison with the first. The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York’s skyscrapers.See also: by, comparison
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- get up against
- get up against (someone or something)
- clash
- clash against
- clash against (someone or something)
- against
- against (someone or something)
- hedge against
- hedge against (something)
- compete against (someone or something)