Meaning of 'Drop in the bucket'
What does the saying 'Drop in the bucket' mean?
Idiom: Drop in the bucket
Meaning:
A drop in the bucket is something so small that it won't make any noticeable difference.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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