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small potatoes

idiom

One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.


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  1. 01

    big fish in a small pond

    One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.

  2. 02

    in no small measure

    To a very great extent.

  3. 03

    in no small part

    Synonym of in no small measure.

  4. 04

    one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

    (used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.

  5. 05

    sing small

    To assume a humble tone.

  6. 06

    small change

    A minor or insignificant amount of money.

  7. 07

    small dick energy

    A lack of self-confidence; timidity, diffidence.

  8. 08

    small fry

    One or more relatively small and insignificant individuals or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.

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