a drop in the ocean

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a drop in the ocean (British, American & Australian) also a drop in the bucket (American)

a very small amount in comparison to the amount that is needed A hundred thousand may seem a lot but it's a drop in the ocean compared to the millions that need to be spent.

See also: drop, ocean

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