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drop in the bucket

NOUN
small amount
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bit trivial amount
STRONG
pittance small amount small change small potatoes small quantity
WEAK
Band-Aid cosmetic measure disappointment drop in the ocean lick and a promise miniscule amount not enough speck spit in the sea too little too late trifle

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I’m not sure humble is the appropriate word, but Rollins has a very active hand in fighting for dignity by providing clean water and sanitation to the poor through NGO Drop-in-the-bucket.

From Forbes • Apr. 5, 2013