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Miranda Comparison

Comparing two things which are obviously not alike.
*whilst scuttling along the floor*
Person 1: I feel like a crisp!
Person 2: Dude, such a Miranda comparison.
by Nopseudonymisgoodenoughforme September 19, 2011
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Atkin Comparison

Comparing the playing of music to food. Named after the nearly-famous conductor, Alan Atkin.

Not to be confused with the Atkins diet.
Conductor: I want some dark chocolate violin notes!
Players: That's a real Atkin comparison!
by Nopseudonymisgoodenoughforme September 19, 2011
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exaggerated comparison

the act of useing an obsine amount of something as an act of comparison
(dude working at a construction site) Dude why did you cut the board 2 inches short. (supervisor walks up) More like like 50 yards short. (other guy) Now thats an exaggerated comparison.
by Mr. Get It Done July 18, 2009
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To constantly compare ourselves with others, producing unwanted thoughts and feelings that drive us to depression, consumption, anxiety, and all-around joyous discontent. Coined by Paul Angone on allgroanup.com and in his book 101 Secrets for Your Twenties.
Obsessive Comparison Disorder is the smallpox of our generation. 9 out of 10 doctors agree this disorder is the leading cause of eating a whole sleeve of Oreo’s while watching Real Housewives of OC.
by densitybacon May 24, 2015
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Hot By Comparison

When an unattractive girl appears hot due to being surrounded by even less attractive girls.
Guy: Dude, she's a total butterface!
Other Guy: Yeah man, but she's hot by comparison!
by bigdc October 28, 2011
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apple-to-orange comparison

The comparison between two (or more) things that cannot be compared apple-to-apple, e.g. comparing the demand of being a kindergartener with that of being a college student — even though they both "only" go to school 3 hours per day
Trying to compare the stress levels of a kindergartener to a college student is just an apple-to-orange comparison—sure, they both "only" go to school 3 hours per day, but the responsibilities are worlds apart!
by Emotional Cruiser October 14, 2025
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Accounts Comparison

Accounts comparison is must before use accounting software
by accountscomparison October 4, 2021
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