Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
small-potatoes
idiom
/ˈsmɔːl pəˈteɪtoʊz/
Definition
Things of little importance or value.
Examples
- He was upset about the minor setback, but in the grand scheme of things, it was just small potatoes.
- Compared to the budget for the entire project, the additional expenses were small potatoes.
- In the world of big corporations, our little startup is just small potatoes.
Meaning
The term ‘small-potatoes’ refers to matters or issues that are considered trivial or insignificant when compared to larger or more important matters.
Synonyms
- trivial matters
- insignificant issues
- minor details
