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English Idioms – a drop in the ocean

Idiom

a drop in the ocean

Definition

it’s such a big issue that this will have very little effect

Example

I always try to give money to charity but sometimes I feel it is just a drop in the ocean.

See also:

English Idioms – a stitch in time saves nine

English Idioms – a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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