idiom
a drop in the ocean
uh DROP in thuh OH-shun
ə drɒp ɪn ðə ˈoʊʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
adropintheocean
Dictionary meaning
A very small amount compared to what is needed.
Examples
- The new funding was welcome, but it was a drop in the ocean against total costs.
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