a drop in the bucket

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(deyim) A small part, a tiny piece, the tip of the iceberg: "This donation is only a drop in the bucket, but it is appreciated."
(deyim) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected
drop in the ocean
drop in the bucket
An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem

A $100 donation from an individual is generous, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the $100,000 fundraising goal.

drop in the bucket
small insignificant amount, something that is extremely small
a drop in the bucket

    Hyphenation

    a drop in the buck·et

    Turkish pronunciation

    ı drôp în dhi bʌkıt

    Pronunciation

    /ə ˈdrôp ən ᴛʜē ˈbəkət/ /ə ˈdrɔːp ɪn ðiː ˈbʌkət/
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