Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hill-of-beans
idiom
hɪl əv biːnz
Definition
A very small amount or insignificant thing.
Examples
- The prize was just a hill of beans compared to the hard work we put in.
- His opinion on the matter was a hill of beans to me; I wanted to hear from the experts.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hill of beans’ is used to express that something is of little value or importance.
Synonyms
- trifle
- nothing
- insignificant