Meanings
How to pronounce "drop in the ocean":
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A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.
Example Sentences
1
Donating a dollar is just a drop in the ocean when it comes to fighting poverty.
2
The amount of money I earned last month was just a drop in the ocean compared to what I need for my vacation.
3
Planting a few trees in your backyard is a drop in the ocean in terms of combating deforestation.
4
The $500 I saved is just a drop in the ocean considering the cost of a new car.
5
His efforts to clean up the beach are commendable, but they are only a drop in the ocean in solving the pollution problem.