Drop in the ocean meaning
What does the saying 'Drop in the ocean' mean?
Idiom: Drop in the ocean
Meaning:
A drop in the ocean implies that something will have little effect because it is small and mostly insignificant.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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