I just need a little old cup of coffee to wake up.
little old
idiomEmphatically, affectionately, or humorously little; ordinary or harmless (especially when trying to downplay the importance of something).
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 April 17, 2026