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Drop in the bucket

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem. idiomatic

    "A $100 donation from an individual is generous, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the $100,000 fundraising goal."

  2. 2
    an effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem. wordnet

Etymology

First used in Wycliffe's Bible, from Isaiah 40:15.

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