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spit in the ocean

idiom
Meaning

A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.


Examples
SIMPLE

My small donation is just a spit in the ocean.

CONTEXTUAL

The company needs millions to survive, so his tiny contribution is just a spit in the ocean.

COMPLEX

While the new policy aims to reduce waste, critics argue that these minor changes are merely a spit in the ocean compared to the scale of the crisis.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    chew the meat and spit out the bones

    To take in a great deal of information and selectively disregard some of it as invalid or inapplicable.

  2. 02

    drop in the ocean

    A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

  3. 03

    dummy spit

    The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.

  4. 04

    motion of someone's ocean

    The way someone moves during sex.

  5. 05

    spit feathers

    To feel very thirsty.

  6. 06

    spit in the wind

    Alternative form of piss in the wind.

  7. 07

    spit into the wind

    Alternative form of piss in the wind.

  8. 08

    spit nails

    To speak or sputter in a very angry manner.

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