little old
Emphatically, affectionately, or humorously little; ordinary or harmless (especially when trying to downplay the importance of something).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I just need a little old cup of coffee to wake up.”
“She managed to fix the broken engine with just her little old screwdriver and some patience.”
“Despite his reputation as a formidable critic, he insisted that his little old opinion was merely a suggestion for the author to consider.”
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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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any old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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big old
Emphatically or impressively big; really big.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
Last updated August 10, 2026