to little avail

a little bird told me

I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

a little bit of bread and no cheese

Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

a little from column A, a little from column B

A combination of two factors or reasons.

a little of something goes a long way

Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

in one's own little way

In an individual manner that creates an effect from a small action.

little emperor

In contemporary China, a child with no siblings who is regarded as overly protected and spoiled. (Seen as belonging to a generation which is a product of China's "one-child" policy.)

little girl

One's daughter.

little hand

Synonym of hour hand (on a clock face).