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drop in the ocean

drop in the ocean noun: a very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

Noun

a drop in the ocean (plural drops in the ocean)

  1. (idiomatic) A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

drop in the ocean meaning in Malayalam

drop in the ocean in Malayalam

വളരെ കുറച്ച്‌ അളവ്‌, ഒന്നിനും തികയാത്ത

Synonyms of drop in the ocean

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Forms of drop in the ocean

pluraldrops in the ocean

Questions about drop in the ocean

What does drop in the ocean mean?
Drop in the ocean means a very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.
What is drop in the ocean in Malayalam?
Drop in the ocean in Malayalam is വളരെ കുറച്ച്‌ അളവ്‌, ഒന്നിനും തികയാത്ത. See Drop in the ocean meaning in Malayalam.
What part of speech is drop in the ocean?
Drop in the ocean is a noun.
What is the plural of drop in the ocean?
The plural of drop in the ocean is drops in the ocean.

Words near drop in the ocean in the dictionary

  1. drop hammers
  2. drop handlebar
  3. drop handlebars
  4. drop in
  5. drop in the bucket
  6. drop in the ocean
  7. drop in the pond
  8. drop in the sea
  9. drop ins
  10. drop into
  11. drop into someone's lap

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