# drop in the pond

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/drop-in-the-pond
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.

## Examples

- That small donation is just a drop in the pond.
- The company lost millions, so his small fine was just a drop in the pond.
- While the new grant provides some relief, it remains a mere drop in the pond compared to the massive debt the organization faces.

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