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Amounts - Small Number or Amount

Discover how English idioms like "odds and ends" and "needle in a haystack" relate to small numbers or amounts in English.

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

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

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having finished one's supply of something very recently

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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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the small or insignificant details of something

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

Ex: Regular exercise and a healthy diet 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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various small things that have no importance or value

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

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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 .
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to have a limited amount or number of something left

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due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

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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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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 as scarce as hens ' teeth.
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in limited or small quantities, typically referring to something that should be experienced or consumed in moderation

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