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Poor relation
  Explanation: In comparison, almost a little.
  Usage: Verb-object type; as predicate, attributive; with derogatory
  Source: Qing Li Yu, "Xian Qing Ou Ji exercise degloving": "After only front document algae can revive the poor relation who, with strength in the air between the ears."
  Examples: From the simulation were then compared with the founders of the total bound to ~. ★ Fan Wenlan "General History of China," Chapter V III
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  Slightly: a little; Johnson: inferior. In comparison, almost a little.
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In comparison, slightly worse
  In comparison, slightly worse. Qing Li Yu, "Xian Qing Ou Ji exercise degloving": "Can spend five long, not only in this, it can be front document algae following the resurrection, the poor relation who, with strength in the air between the ears." Fan Wenlan Cai Meibiao such as "General History of China," Chapter III Section V: "Liu Tao Poetry and Poetics, the equivalent of the landscape in mind and" The Truth of "scene description text, each with its unattainable between, then play simulation are invariably the rival than the founders to be. "
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Slightly inferior to one up on