in one's own little way
In an individual manner that creates an effect from a small action.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She helps the environment in her own little way.”
“Even though he cannot donate much money, he supports the local charity in his own little way by volunteering on weekends.”
“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.”
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a little bird told me
I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.
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a little bit of bread and no cheese
Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).
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a little from column A, a little from column B
A combination of two factors or reasons.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
Last updated August 10, 2026