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.
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Monday, April 8, 2013
A DROP IN THE BUCKET
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