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in one's own little way

idiom
Meaning

In an individual manner that creates an effect from a small action.


Examples
SIMPLE

She helps the environment in her own little way.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though he cannot donate much money, he supports the local charity in his own little way by volunteering on weekends.

COMPLEX

By offering a kind word to every stranger she met, she sought to improve the world in her own little way, despite the overwhelming cynicism surrounding her.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little bird told me

    I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

  2. 02

    a little bit of bread and no cheese

    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  3. 03

    a little from column A, a little from column B

    A combination of two factors or reasons.

  4. 04

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  5. 05

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  6. 06

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  7. 07

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  8. 08

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

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