Ποσότητες - Μικρός αριθμός ή ποσότητα

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a drop in the bucket [φράση]

an amount that is very small in comparison to what is desired or needed to have a significant effect

Ex: The company 's profit margin is so vast that a minor loss in one department is considered a drop in the bucket .

bits and pieces [φράση]

jobs or things that are different in type and small either in size, number, or significance

Ex: The chef used bits and pieces of different ingredients to create a unique and flavorful dish .

in (dribs|drips) and drabs [φράση]

used to describe something happening or being available in very small amounts

Ex: He shared details of the story in drips and drabs , making it difficult to understand the entire narrative .

goose egg [ουσιαστικό]

μηδέν

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg — no prizes at all .

Προσπάθησε να κερδίσει το λοταρία, αλλά κατέληξε με ένα χήνειο αυγό—καθόλου βραβεία.

fresh out of {sth} [φράση]

having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I wanted to make pancakes for breakfast , but we 're fresh out of eggs .

to [go] easy (on|with) {sth} [φράση]

to be careful to consume or use something in moderation

Ex: When giving feedback , it 's important to go easy with your criticism and offer constructive suggestions .

jot (and|or) tittle [φράση]

the small or insignificant details of something

Ex: The legal team combed through the document , ensuring that no jot or tittle of the regulations was overlooked .

to [make|put] a dent in {sth} [φράση]

to lessen the amount of a thing, particularly tasks or money

Ex: Regular exercise and a healthy diet can put a dent in your weight loss journey .

needle in a haystack [φράση]

a person or thing that is really challenging or almost impossible to find

Ex: Spotting a rare bird species in the dense forest is like searching for a needle in a haystack .

odds and ends [φράση]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to collect odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .

the smell of an oily rag [φράση]

the smallest amount of something, particularly fuel or money, that is necessary for surviving or functioning

Ex: In times of economic downturn , many families have to live on the smell of an oily rag , making tough financial choices .

thin on the ground [φράση]

existing or available in very little quantities

Ex: At the end of the season , fresh produce can be thin on the ground at the local market .

to [be] down to {sb/sth} [φράση]

to have a limited amount or number of something left

Ex: I 'm down to my last few pages in this notebook ; I need to buy a new one .

for (the|) want of {sth} [φράση]

due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

Ex: For want of a timely decision , opportunities were missed , and the business suffered .

to [take] a tumble [φράση]

to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline

Ex: The project was going well until a critical mistake caused it to take a tumble .

hair's breadth [φράση]

a distance or amount that is very small or inconsiderable

Ex: The competitors in the race finished with a hair 's breadth between them , making it a thrilling finish .

(as|) scarce as hens' teeth [φράση]

not easy to find or restricted in quantity

Ex: Finding a parking space in this busy city can be as scarce as hens ' teeth .

in small doses [φράση]

in limited or small quantities, typically referring to something that should be experienced or consumed in moderation

Ex: She will have to approach her new medication in small doses to see how her body responds .

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Distance	Extent	Ένταση ή Έμφαση	Extremity
Μεγάλος αριθμός ή ποσό	Μικρός αριθμός ή ποσότητα	Speed