The idiom "better than one's neighbors" means that something or someone is superior to others in a particular category.
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It can also hurt your resale value if you're paying more
than neighbours who are living in similar homes.
Average property prices are more than $ 100,000
cheaper than neighbouring communities and the area is experiencing dramatic growth.
As it says, if a typical secondary school is spending # 1,000 more per
pupil than its neighbour, that amounts to an extra # 1 million a year.
We seem to love our small cars, much more
so than our neighbours to the south, and the segment is still booming.
After independence in 1960, voters from the smaller English - speaking zone opted to join Cameroon
rather than neighbouring Nigeria, but they have often felt marginalised by the Francophone government in Yaounde.
Stalos is situated near the popular beach resorts of Malia and Hersonissos, and offers a selection of golden sandy beaches and a more relaxed
atmosphere than its neighbouring resorts.
However, the resort is considerably more chilled -
out than neighbouring Playa del Carmen, and doesn't offer much in the way of serious nightspots.
If you diligently maximize your RRSP contributions each and every year but have this nagging feeling that you may end up worse off in
retirement than your neighbour, who is fortunate enough to belong to a well - funded defined benefit pension plan, you're probably correct.
Ramsgate is a quieter beach
town than its neighbour, Margate, which is commercial enough these days to compare itself to the UK's Margate.
Koh Phayam is slightly livelier
than neighbouring Koh Chang and has motorbikes for hire to explore the island (there aren't any roads suitable for cars).
Broadbeach is becoming one of the Gold Coast's fastest growing resort areas, and has a reputation for being slightly more
relaxed than its neighbour Surfers Paradise.
It also enjoys cooler climes
than neighbouring cities in Oman and the region making it a popular holiday destination, especially during the summer months.
Just a short ferry ride from Cairns, Fitzroy Island is off the beaten track and a little less
crowded than neighbouring Green Island.
BY HEINO MOLLS While no statistical proof exists, I have often heard it said that Canadians are far more
reticent than their neighbours from the United...
While no statistical proof exists, I have often heard it said that Canadians are far more reticent
than their neighbours from the United States.
Even though Boat Station 1 is far more peaceful
than its neighbouring beach section to the south, Boat Station 2, especially in regard to nightlife, you'll still find a decent selection of beach clubs and restaurants here.
It offers a more relaxed Greek experience
than its neighbouring islands, with a hilly landscape blanketed by pine forests and a few quiet resorts dotted along the coast.
Imported products from markets such as the US should have us more concerned in terms of GMO
presence than neighbouring farming activities in Australia operating within the law and in accordance with the code for use of GM materials.
At $ 878 million Man City have spent $ 73 million more than Paris St Germain and $ 131 million more
than neighbours Man Utd, though they are having a Red Devil of a time under big spender Jose Mourinho to close that gap.
While helping one another if need be, there can be a mild and understated competitive edge between crofters, as we want to have a higher lambing
percentage than neighbours.
Compare this to Birmingham, where the City Council is much
bigger than its neighbours and conurbation - wide collaboration has been markedly more difficult.
Hove has a reputation of being quieter and more
genteel than its neighbour, though areas like Brunswick are actually rather bohemian.
Smaller, greener and more
rural than its neighbouring Malta, Gozo benefits from a spectacular rugged landscape, secluded beaches and a clear blue sea.
For travellers, this slow - paced life is not a bad thing at all and with a less developed tourist industry (and indeed fewer tourists)
than neighbouring Yogyakarta, Solo feels just that tiniest bit more true to its cultural roots (sorry Yogya, we still love you).