| Main Entry: | drop in the bucket |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | small amount |
Synonyms: |
band-aid, bit, cosmetic measure, disappointment, drop in the ocean, drop in the ocean, lick and a promise, miniscule amount, not enough, pittance, small amount, small change, small change, small potatoes, small potatoes, small quantity, speck, spit in the sea, too little too late, trifle, trivial amount |
| Main Entry: | lick and a promise |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | perfunctory task |
Synonyms: |
band-aid, cosmetic measure, short measure, superficial effort, wash |