a little goes a long way
idiom
—used to say that a small amount will be enough
Don't use too much hot pepper. A little goes a long way.
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The smell lasts all day and a little goes a long way.
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
Using your finger to lightly tap on a shimmery shade or brush with a light amount of shadow will give you just the right amount of the product because a little goes a long way.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
Be aware that the foam tends to spread, so use it sparingly (a little goes a long way).
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
There's a possibility that the turmeric may stain your skin, so a little goes a long way.
—Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 7 July 2023
This product is also super rich and a little goes a long way.
—Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2023
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
Using your finger to lightly tap on a shimmery shade or brush with a light amount of shadow will give you just the right amount of the product because a little goes a long way.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
Be aware that the foam tends to spread, so use it sparingly (a little goes a long way).
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
There's a possibility that the turmeric may stain your skin, so a little goes a long way.
—Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 7 July 2023
This product is also super rich and a little goes a long way.
—Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2023
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“A little goes a long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20little%20goes%20a%20long%20way. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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