drop in the bucket

English - Turkish

Definition of drop in the bucket in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) devede kulak

kova düşüş

Related Terms

a drop in the bucket

devede kulak

a drop in the bucket

(deyim) Olması gerekenden ya da ihtiyaç duyulandan çok çok azı

English - English

Definition of drop in the bucket in English English dictionary

An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem

A $100 donation from an individual is generous, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the $100,000 fundraising goal.

small insignificant amount, something that is extremely small

Related Terms

a drop in the bucket

(deyim) A small part, a tiny piece, the tip of the iceberg: "This donation is only a drop in the bucket, but it is appreciated."

a drop in the bucket

(deyim) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected

Hyphenation

drop in the buck·et

Turkish pronunciation

drôp în dhi bʌkıt

Synonyms

band-aid, bit, cosmetic measure, disappointment, drop in the ocean, lick and a promise, miniscule amount, not enough, pittance, small amount, small change, small potatoes, small quantity, speck, spit in the sea

Pronunciation

/ˈdrôp ən ᴛʜē ˈbəkət/ /ˈdrɔːp ɪn ðiː ˈbʌkət/