drop in the ocean
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Definition & Meaning of "drop in the ocean"in English

drop in the ocean
01

a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is required, desired, or expected to have a meaningful impact 

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drop in the ocean definition and meaning
Examples
His donation was generous, but it was just a drop in the ocean of what the project required. 
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