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drop in the ocean

/drɑp ɪn ðə ˈoʊʃən/ /drɒp ɪn ðə ˈəʊʃən/
idiom General Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 devede kulak, okyanusta bir damla

Definition (English)

A very small amount compared to what is really needed.

Example Sentences

  1. A hundred lira is just a drop in the ocean for someone in debt.
    Borçlu biri için yüz lira devede kulaktır.
  2. My donation is a drop in the ocean, but every bit helps.
    Bağışım okyanusta bir damla ama her katkı işe yarar.

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