pale in comparison

idiom

Meaning

To appear small or unimportant in relation to something else.

Examples

SIMPLE

My small problems pale in comparison to yours.

CONTEXTUAL

The minor delays we faced today pale in comparison to the massive project failures we had last year.

COMPLEX

While the new building is impressive, its architectural significance seems to pale in comparison to the ancient monuments found in the city center.

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pale rider
Death, the Grim Reaper or angel of death; and one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.