A drop in the bucket
The phrase "a drop in the bucket" is an idiomatic expression used to imply that a particular action or quantity is minimal or inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. It suggests that the amount being discussed, whether it be an amount of money, effort, or contribution, is so small that it has little impact or significance compared to the overall context or problem.
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