Meaning of 'Little strokes fell great oaks'
What does the saying 'Little strokes fell great oaks' mean?
Idiom: Little strokes fell great oaks
Meaning:
Meaning: even though something may seem impossible, if you break it up into small parts and take one step at a time, you will succeed.
Example:
"The charity reached its goal through many small donations, proving that little strokes do indeed fell great oaks."
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