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a little of something goes a long way

a little of something goes a long way phrase: only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

Phrase

a little of something goes a long way

  1. (idiomatic) Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

Forms of a little of something goes a long way

alternative forma little goes a long way

Questions about a little of something goes a long way

What does a little of something goes a long way mean?
A little of something goes a long way means only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
What part of speech is a little of something goes a long way?
A little of something goes a long way is a phrase.

Words near a little of something goes a long way in the dictionary

  1. a little from column A, a little from column B
  2. a little goes a long way
  3. a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
  4. a little learning is a dangerous thing
  5. a little matter
  6. a little of something goes a long way
  7. a little of the creature
  8. a little pot is soon hot
  9. a long time coming
  10. a long time in coming
  11. a lot

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