[pale] into insignificance
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to become so unimportant or minor that it is hardly worth considering in comparison to something else
- The minor setbacks in their business careers paled into insignificance when they achieved remarkable success.
- The errors in the previous report pale into insignificance in light of the major flaws found in the recent audit.
- The arguments they had as teenagers now pale into insignificance, given their strong adult friendship.
- The previous record for speed was broken, causing it to pale into insignificance.
- In the grand scheme of life, small inconveniences often pale into insignificance.