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Hoeveelheden - Klein aantal of hoeveelheid

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "odds and ends" en "needle in a haystack" verband houden met kleine aantallen of hoeveelheden in het Engels.

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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.
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bits and pieces
[Zinsdeel]

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.
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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.
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goose egg
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

nul, ganzenei

nul, ganzenei

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .Hij probeerde de loterij te winnen, maar eindigde met een **gans ei**—geen prijzen.
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having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.
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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 .
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jot and tittle
[Zinsdeel]

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.
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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.
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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.
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odds and ends
[Zinsdeel]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

Ex: For want of a timely decision, opportunities were missed , and the business suffered .
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to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline

Ex: The project was going well until a critical mistake caused it take a tumble.
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hair's breadth
[Zinsdeel]

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 .
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not easy to find or restricted in quantity

Ex: Finding a parking space in this busy city can be scarce as hens ' teeth.
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in small doses
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: He will be practicing his guitar in small doses to avoid straining his fingers .
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