稍逊一筹

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 Thesaurus:  Slightly inferior to one up on