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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a drop in the bucket [Zinsdeel]

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

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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: His notes were in disarray , with bits and pieces of information scattered across his desk .

in (dribs|drips) and drabs [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Donations for the charity arrived in dribs and drabs , making it difficult to plan the program .

goose egg [zelfstandig naamwoord]

nul

Ex: After searching the house thoroughly , they found a goose egg — no hidden treasures at all .

Na het grondig doorzoeken van het huis, vonden ze een gans ei—geen verborgen schatten.

fresh out of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

having finished one's supply of something very recently

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to [go] easy (on|with) {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to be careful to consume or use something in moderation

Ex: During the workout , the trainer reminded everyone to go easy on their joints to prevent injuries .

jot (and|or) tittle [Zinsdeel]

the small or insignificant details of something

Ex: The chef followed the recipe to the letter , making sure not to miss a single jot or tittle in the preparation .

to [make|put] a dent in {sth} [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The fundraising campaign made a dent in our financial goal , but we still need more contributions .

needle in a haystack [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Identifying the cause of the computer error in the complex code was like searching for a needle in a haystack .

odds and ends [Zinsdeel]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: After moving , they had a box of odds and ends that did n't fit into any category .

the smell of an oily rag [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She managed to renovate her apartment on the smell of an oily rag by doing most of the work herself .

thin on the ground [Zinsdeel]

existing or available in very little quantities

Ex: Support for the unpopular policy was thin on the ground among the members of parliament .

to [be] down to {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to have a limited amount or number of something left

Ex: After hours of driving , we 're down to a quarter tank of gas ; we need to find a gas station soon .

for (the|) want of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

Ex: For want of communication , misunderstandings arose , and their friendship was strained .

to [take] a tumble [Zinsdeel]

to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline

Ex: The team had a promising season until their star player took a tumble and suffered a season-ending injury .

hair's breadth [Zinsdeel]

a distance or amount that is very small or inconsiderable

Ex: She escaped the accident by a hair 's breadth , narrowly avoiding a collision .

(as|) scarce as hens' teeth [Zinsdeel]

not easy to find or restricted in quantity

Ex: Genuine antique coins from that era are as scarce as hens ' teeth .

in small doses [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: We tried the spicy dish , but in small doses , as we did n't want it to be overwhelmingly hot .

Hoeveelheden
Distance	Extent	Intensiteit of Nadruk	Extremity
Groot aantal of hoeveelheid	Klein aantal of hoeveelheid	Speed