the difference ( and similarity ) between a drop in the bucket and a drop in the oce

[duiter]

Hi all,


what is the difference ( and similarity ) between a drop in the bucket and a drop in the ocean ?

Many thanks

 

[5jj]

I know only 'a drop in the ocean'. If 'a drop in the bucket' is used, then it will have the same meaning.

 

[riquecohen]

"A drop in the bucket" is frequently heard in AmE. As 5jj has told you, they mean the same thing. A drop in the bucket