in small doses

ADVERB

by degrees

Synonyms

WEAK

a little at a time bit by bit continuously drop by drop gradually inch by inch little by little piece by piece steadily

ADVERB

gradually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constantly continuously deliberately gently increasingly moderately progressively regularly steadily

WEAK

bit by bit by degrees by installments imperceptibly inch by inch little by little perceptibly piece by piece piecemeal sequentially serially step by step successively unhurriedly

Antonyms

WEAK

abruptly fastly intermittently suddenly

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But even in small doses what concerns Edwards is that Jiji is a central character in her child’s school day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"Tire particles are so fine they can become airborne and possibly enter the human body through even a gentle breeze. And even in small doses, 6PPD-quinone is toxic to salmon," Jayakaran said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2024

But that doesn't exempt me from religiously teaching her that Black is beautiful, even though Hollywood is only willing to show it in small doses.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2023

Gas and air, also known by its brand name Entonox, is harmless to women and babies in small doses but long-term exposure can affect vitamin B12 levels, leading to potential nerve damage and anaemia.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2023

I mean, they're okay in small doses, and they can be useful.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

in small doses

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