Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-drop-in-the-ocean
idiom
/ə drɒp ɪn ði ˈəʊʃən/
Definition
A very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected.
Examples
- In the grand scheme of the project’s budget, a million dollars is just a drop in the ocean.
- Her contribution to the charity was appreciated, but it was a drop in the ocean compared to the overall need.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe something that is so small that it can barely make a difference in the larger context.
Synonyms
- a small amount
- trivial
- insignificant
- minuscule
