When we say that something is a drop in the bucket, it means that it's just a small and/or unimportant amount.
For example: The company was praised for donating a million dollars to charity last year, but that's just a drop in the bucket compared to what they earn.
CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute
Monday, April 8, 2013
A DROP IN THE BUCKET
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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
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