How to Pronounce "drop in the ocean"
expression
DROP in thee OH-shuhn
drop in thee OH-shuhn
Definition
A very small amount compared to what is needed, making little or no difference overall.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈoʊʃən
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈəʊʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROP in thee OH-shuhn
UK
drop in thee OH-shuhn
Listen in Context
Donating one dollar feels like a drop in the ocean when so many people need help.
My effort to clean the park was just a drop in the ocean compared to what is still needed.
Fifty volunteers are just a drop in the ocean for a project this big.
Sure, every bit helps, but what we did was a drop in the ocean compared to the real need.