What does DROP IN THE OCEAN mean?
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Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals:
The money the class raised was only A DROP IN THE OCEAN compared with the cost of a new school roof.
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Answer: D. It was far too little
“A drop in the ocean” means a very small amount compared with what is needed. The money was far too little.
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The answer is D: It was far too little. “A drop in the ocean” means a very small amount compared with what is needed. The money was far too little.
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