spit in the ocean
The phrase "spit in the ocean" can describe something insignificant or refer to a specific poker variant.
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Definition
C1General
(idiomatic)An action or amount that is too small to have any noticeable effect.
Example
- Donating a single dollar to the cause felt like a spit in the ocean, considering the millions needed.
B2Card Games
(technical)A poker variant where an extra card is dealt face-up and shared among players, with all cards of the same rank considered wild.
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