# little old

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/little-old
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Emphatically, affectionately, or humorously little; ordinary or harmless (especially when trying to downplay the importance of something).

## Examples

- 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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