drop in the ocean

English

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Noun

a drop in the ocean (plural drops in the ocean)

1. (idiomatic) A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

   Synonyms: drop in the bucket, drop in the sea, spit in the ocean; see also Thesaurus:trifle

Translations

very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance — see also drop in the bucket

• Hungarian: csepp az óceánban