“a drop in the bucket”
A very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "a drop in the bucket" in the video clips below.
Hear how "a drop in the bucket" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Breaking Bad, Free Documentary, Mythical Kitchen, Graham Stephan, Bon Appétit and 5 more.
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YouTubeFree Documentary12.7M views · 2021-06-13
No-Go Zones - World’s Toughest Places | Quirino, Philippines | Free Documentary
“a drop in the bucket”
about 20 years in prison his arrest just … but enough to interrupt the expansion of
Play at 42:23
YouTubeMythical Kitchen1.6M views · 2025-12-04
Neil deGrasse Tyson Eats His Last Meal
“a drop in the bucket.”
he was, he's wondering whether it's just … >> Finally, Neil, are you happy? Based on
Play at 55:53
TV ShowBreaking Bad
Breaking Bad — S05E13
“A drop in the bucket compared to
what we aim to earn from the blue stuff.”
Look, what was the price per head
last time? I'll triple it. … Don't skimp on family,
that's what I always say.
Play at 16:11
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YouTubeGraham Stephan470K views · 2024-05-01
URGENT: Federal Reserve Cancels Recession, Prices Fall, Massive Pivot Ahead
“a drop in the bucket now separate from”
17.5% so falling a is still kind of like … that Zillow also has a lot to say in
Play at 10:30
YouTubeBon Appétit698K views · 2024-09-26
Sommelier Tests 13 Wine Opening Gadgets | World Of Wine | Bon Appétit
“a drop in the bucket and all my”
bottles of wine for $60,000 $40,000 it's … restaurants we have these for the staff
Play at 7:22
YouTubeWILD 'TIL 9293K views · 2022-10-11
Why Our Parents Haven’t Met… | Wild 'Til 9 Episode 109
“Instagram a drop in the bucket for her a”
1.23 24 million dollars 1.3 million and … drop in the bucket just a quick reminder
Play at 49:32
YouTubeThe Iced Coffee Hour263K views · 2024-12-29
“The Government Is Lying!” - Why America Has Gone INSANE | Nick Freitas
“like a drop in the bucket to tax more”
the aggressive side so it seems almost … compared to just cutting back on what
Play at 1:16:06
YouTubeH3 Podcast2.0M views · 2018-03-25
H3 Podcast #58 - Sean Evans of Hot Ones
“like a drop in the bucket and then the”
even put a dent in it no it was just … next meal is always like on the way so
Play at 31:26
YouTubePractical Engineering4.4M views · 2023-04-04
Why Engineers Can't Control Rivers
“like a drop in the bucket. Mark Twain famously
said that "ten thousand river commissions,”
and likely creating an economic crisis that
would make the Suez Canal obstruction seem … with all the mines of the world at their
back, cannot tame that lawless stream,
Play at 1:48
YouTubeCBS News194K views · 2026-03-25
What to know: Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
“just a drop in the bucket. But what is”
multi-billion-dollar company. This is … the larger point here? This, along with
Play at 2:28