drop in the ocean en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (idiomatic) A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| drops in the ocean | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| a drop in the ocean | canonical | lexicographic |
Synonyms
sop · picayune · triviality · trick · fig · fico · flyspeck · dicky · spit in the ocean · niff-naff · bagatelle · minuity · trifle · whiffle · toy · drop in the bucket · drop in the sea · white chip · flamfew · ticky-tack · dicky-bird · bric-a-brac · bag of shells · scuddick
Translations (1)
hu csepp az óceánban (very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance — see also drop in the bucket)