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a drop in the bucket [Fraza]

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

Ex: In the grand scheme of things , a single missed opportunity is just a drop in the bucket of your life 's journey .

bits and pieces [Fraza]

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

Ex: The attic was filled with bits and pieces of old furniture , toys , and memorabilia .

in (dribs|drips) and drabs [Fraza]

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

Ex: The rain came down in drips and drabs , with brief showers followed by clear skies .

goose egg [Rzeczownik]

zero

Ex: The company 's profit margin for the quarter was a disappointing goose egg .

Marża zysku firmy za kwartał to rozczarowujące zero.

fresh out of {sth} [Fraza]

having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: They checked their inventory , but apparently they 're fresh out of the blender that 's on sale .

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

to be careful to consume or use something in moderation

Ex: Go easy with the spices in this dish ; you do n't want it to be too spicy .

jot (and|or) tittle [Fraza]

the small or insignificant details of something

Ex: When designing the user interface , the team paid attention to every jot and tittle to create a seamless experience .

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

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

Ex: She 's been working diligently on her project and has already put a dent in her to-do list .

needle in a haystack [Fraza]

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

Ex: Trying to find a parking space during rush hour in the city is akin to finding a needle in a haystack .

odds and ends [Fraza]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: The garage was filled with tools , paints , and various odds and ends .

the smell of an oily rag [Fraza]

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

Ex: The theater company survived on the smell of an oily rag , relying on passionate volunteers and donations .

thin on the ground [Fraza]

existing or available in very little quantities

Ex: In the small town , entertainment options are thin on the ground , so people often travel to nearby cities .

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

to have a limited amount or number of something left

Ex: The food supplies in the pantry are down to just a few cans ; we should go grocery shopping .

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

due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

Ex: For the want of proper planning , the project faced delays , and the budget exceeded its limits .

to [take] a tumble [Fraza]

to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline

Ex: The politician 's popularity took a tumble after a series of scandals were revealed .

hair's breadth [Fraza]

a distance or amount that is very small or inconsiderable

Ex: The pricing of the two products is identical , with only a hair 's breadth of a price difference .

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

not easy to find or restricted in quantity

Ex: In this desert region , rainfall is scarce as hens ' teeth .

in small doses [Fraza]

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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