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.
ocean
UK /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ US /ˈoʊ.ʃən/
noun 4name 4
Definitions
noun
1
One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.
2
Water belonging to an ocean.
The island is surrounded by ocean
3
An immense expanse; any vast space or quantity without apparent limits.
the boundless ocean of eternity
an ocean of difference
4
A blue colour, like that of the ocean (also called ocean blue).
name
1
A female given name from English, of modern usage.
'Ocean still isn't sleeping through the night.' I don't blame her. She's probably traumatised by her ridiculous name.
2
A township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, which originally extended to the ocean.
3
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
4
The deity Oceanus.
But he must ever watch the northern Bear, Who from her frozen height with jealous eye Confronts the Dog and the Hunter in the south, And is alone not dipt in Ocean's stream.
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