Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dribs-and-drabs
idiom
/drɪbz ənd dræbz/
Definition
Dribs-and-drabs refers to a small or scattered amount of something, often delivered or received gradually rather than all at once.
Examples
- The project received funding in dribs and drabs, which delayed its completion.
- She picked up the toys in dribs and drabs throughout the day.
- Information about the event came in dribs and drabs, making it hard to plan.
Meaning
It describes a situation where something is provided in small, uneven amounts over time, rather than in a large, single quantity.
Synonyms
- bits and pieces
- little by little
- in small amounts
