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Cantidades - Pequeño número o cantidad

Descubra cómo modismos en inglés como "odds and fines" y "needle in a haystack" se relacionan con números o cantidades pequeñas en inglés.

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English idioms related to Amounts

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 a drop in the bucket.

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

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

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

goose egg
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a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

cero, nada

cero, nada

having finished one's supply of something very recently

to be careful to consume or use something in moderation

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

the small or insignificant details of something

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

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 needle in a haystack.

various small things that have no importance or value

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

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

existing or available in very little quantities

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

to have a limited amount or number of something left

due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline

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

a distance or amount that is very small or inconsiderable

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

not easy to find or restricted in quantity

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

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