Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a drop in the bucket
idiom
/ə drɒp ɪn ðə ˈbʌkɪt/
Definition
A small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected; a minor contribution amid a larger total.
Examples
- Donating $10 to the charity is just a drop in the bucket compared to their total fundraising goal.
- For a project costing millions, our $500 contribution is merely a drop in the bucket.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to emphasize that something is just a tiny part of a much bigger problem or situation.
Synonyms
- negligible amount
- small contribution
- trivial part
- minor piece
