D duiter Member Joined May 22, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Indonesian Home Country Malaysia Current Location Indonesia Oct 6, 2011 #1 Hi all, what is the difference ( and similarity ) between a drop in the bucket and a drop in the ocean ? Many thanks
Hi all, what is the difference ( and similarity ) between a drop in the bucket and a drop in the ocean ? Many thanks
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Oct 6, 2011 #2 I know only 'a drop in the ocean'. If 'a drop in the bucket' is used, then it will have the same meaning.
I know only 'a drop in the ocean'. If 'a drop in the bucket' is used, then it will have the same meaning.
riquecohen VIP Member Joined Aug 24, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location Brazil Oct 6, 2011 #3 "A drop in the bucket" is frequently heard in AmE. As 5jj has told you, they mean the same thing. A drop in the bucket
"A drop in the bucket" is frequently heard in AmE. As 5jj has told you, they mean the same thing. A drop in the bucket