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drops in the ocean

drops in the ocean is the plural of drop in the ocean.

Meaning of drop in the ocean

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.

Questions about drops in the ocean

What is drops in the ocean the plural of?
Drops in the ocean is the plural of drop in the ocean.

Words near drops in the ocean in the dictionary

  1. drops dead
  2. drops dimes
  3. drops down
  4. drops in
  5. drops in the bucket
  6. drops in the ocean
  7. drops in the pond
  8. drops in the sea
  9. drops into
  10. drops like a bad habit
  11. drops like a hot brick

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