Meaning of the word "a drop in the bucket" in English
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a drop in the bucket
US /ə drɑp ɪn ðə ˈbʌkɪt/
UK /ə drɑp ɪn ðə ˈbʌkɪt/
Idiom
1.
a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected
Example:
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Our donation was just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions needed for the project.
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His small contribution was a drop in the bucket for the massive charity fund.
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