drop in the bucket

phrase

Definition of drop in the bucketnext
as in sprinkling
a very small amount Your copay may seem expensive, but it's a drop in the bucket compared with the total cost of the procedure.

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drop in the bucket

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“Drop in the bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in%20the%20bucket. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.

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