to pit oneself against sb; to compete with sb; contest; battle; to haggle; to quibble

comparatively large

to match one's strength with; to compete; more competitive; to set oneself against sb; disobliging; to make a special effort

serious; meticulous; nitpicky; to take sth (or sb) seriously

comparatively; relatively; fairly

to compare; to contrast; comparatively; relatively; quite; comparison

to bother about; to haggle; to bicker; to argue; plan; stratagem

to compare

to haggle over every ounce; (fig.) to fuss over minor matters; to split hairs

relatively; comparatively