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Explaining “Every little bit helps”
Lloyd Cooper 11/10/2024, 06:12English.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?
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