Explaining "Every little bit helps"

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 11/10/2024, 06:12

English.me team member

What does it mean?

The phrase "Every little bit helps" means that even the smallest contributions or efforts can be beneficial and make a difference when combined together.

Tone

Encouraging and positive

Origin

The exact origin of the phrase is unclear, but it has been used widely in English-speaking countries to convey the idea that small efforts or amounts rapidly accumulate into a more substantial sum.

Examples of usage

We need to raise $1,000 for the charity, but even if you can only give a few dollars, every little bit helps.
I know it's not much, but here's my contribution to the project. Every little bit helps, right?