Meaning of the word "A drop in the ocean" in English
What does "A drop in the ocean" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
A drop in the ocean
US /ə drɑp ɪn ðə ˈoʊʃən/
UK /ə drɒp ɪn ðə ˈəʊʃən/
Idiom
a very small amount of something compared to what is needed or expected
Example:
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Our efforts to clean up the beach were just a drop in the ocean compared to the vast pollution.
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The money donated was a drop in the ocean for the charity's huge funding needs.