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English idioms related to Amounts

English idioms related to Amounts - Small Number or Amount

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a drop in the bucket
phrase
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
phrase
jobs or things that are different in type and small either in size, number, or significance
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in dribs / drips and drabs
phrase
used to describe something happening or being available in very small amounts
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goose egg
noun
a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game
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fresh out of sth
phrase
having finished one's supply of something very recently
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to go easy on / with sth
phrase
to be careful to consume or use something in moderation
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jot and / or tittle
phrase
the small or insignificant details of something
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to make / put a dent in sth
phrase
to lessen the amount of a thing, particularly tasks or money
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needle in a haystack
phrase
a person or thing that is really challenging or almost impossible to find
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odds and ends
phrase
various small things that have no importance or value
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the smell of an oily rag
phrase
the smallest amount of something, particularly fuel or money, that is necessary for surviving or functioning
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thin on the ground
phrase
existing or available in very little quantities
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to be down to sb/sth
phrase
to have a limited amount or number of something left
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for (the) want of sth
phrase
due to the absence or lack of a specific thing
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to take a tumble
phrase
to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline
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hair's breadth
phrase
a distance or amount that is very small or inconsiderable
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(as) scarce as hens' teeth
phrase
not easy to find or restricted in quantity
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in small doses
phrase
in limited or small quantities, typically referring to something that should be experienced or consumed in moderation
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