every little thing

phrase

: everything
They were questioning every little thing she said.

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By not fighting every little thing that typically comes up early on in litigation, the company won’t get mired in potentially yearslong appeals processes. Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Yes, that we’re all connected from every little thing, from the trees down to the little ants. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 My uncle who works in the oil field for the last 30 years will nitpick every little thing. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Jan. 2026 No one wants to see Leon scared by every little thing. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for every little thing

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“Every little thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20little%20thing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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