penny packet
The term "penny packet" is often used to describe a small or insignificant quantity, originating from the notion of something of little value.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A small or insignificant quantity or group.
Example
- The volunteers arrived in a penny packet, hardly enough to make a difference.
- He only received a penny packet of supplies, which was far from sufficient.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "penny packet":
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