drop in the bucket

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem. idiomatic
    — A $100 donation from an individual is generous, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the $100,000 fundraising goal.

词形变化

drops in the bucket plural

词源

First used in Wycliffe's Bible, from Isaiah 40:15.
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