drops in the ocean

A form of drop in the ocean — A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of drop in the ocean
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APA

drops in the ocean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drops%20in%20the%20ocean

MLA

“drops in the ocean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drops%20in%20the%20ocean. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “drops in the ocean,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drops%20in%20the%20ocean.

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