dribs and drabs
dribs and drabs · dribs and drabses
A series of negligible amountsA series of negligible amounts.
Meaning
1 senses(plural, plural only)A series of negligible amounts.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From drib (“a drop”) and drab (“a small amount”).From drib (“a drop”) and drab (“a small amount”).
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