next to nothing
Example Sentences
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"It's a drop in the bucket compared to what this country needs. It means next to nothing," said Raul Pomares, a 56-year-old gardener waiting for a taxi in the capital.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
But on the world stage it counts for next to nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
Most of the Royal Mail staff we spoke to told us that since January overtime has been restricted to next to nothing.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
Thank you for paying artists next to nothing!
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
When he had awoken that morning, he had next to nothing in his cave, but now he had a cozy home.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
