Tag: a drop in the bucket
A drop in the bucket
Phrase: A drop in the bucket A drop in the bucket is a phrase used to describe something as insignificant and small, especially when compared to something else. The thing to remember, though, is that everything adds up. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the saying goes. We all know that the small…
Burn a hole in your pocket
Idiom: Burn a hole in your pocket Remember your childhood when a few small coins burned a hole in your pocket until you went to the local corner store and spent them on some sweets? Those are warm and fuzzy memories, aren’t they? Come to think of it, sometimes the candies were fuzzy too. If I remember…
Cog in the machine
English Idiom: Cog in the machine A cog in the machine is a small part of a large organization. Despite its small size, it’s necessary for the organization to run smoothly. Most often when a person describes themselves as a cog in the machine, they feel underappreciated, or their superiors do not notice their contribution.…
