drop in the bucket

Something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

mere fraction

very small quantity

insignificant amount

Tropfen im Meer

verschwinden wenig

قَطْرَة فِي الْمُحِيط

une goutte dans l'océan

First used in Wycliffe's Bible, from Isaiah 40:15.

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