country cousin

Nonetheless, New York still viewed Washington as a dowdy country cousin, not quite up to the Big Money show.

She had no party dresses, but with Mrs. Willard's assistance she always looked the beautiful country cousin.

I should die of mortification to have a country cousin come around just now.

Her visitor smiled and complied, pleased with her country cousin's delight.

I was going to tell you of my friend's adventure in the New York car, a sober-moving thing in comparison with its country cousin.

These cousins were rather apt to attempt the city-cousin rôle, and to treat her as a country cousin and poor relation.