as in small beer
something of little importance
our lives don't amount to a picayune in the great scheme of things
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Noun
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That covers even things like withholding taxes and the administration of those, which sometimes might seem like relatively small beer, but often for some of our members, significant amounts of money.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
17 Sep. 2024 -
This is small beer for a government committing genocide (according to the U.S. State Department and other bodies).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
30 July 2024
Noun
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When firefighters initially arrived on scene, there was no sign of smoke or fire, Wilbourn said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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And after years of always getting a good test, the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that were both hard-wired with battery back-ups in our home were no longer working.—
Jessica Lamker,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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To be prudent, the organization is making small changes like limiting travel, and only stocking up on supplies for short term needs.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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After months and years of rumors and official hints, Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain on the Switch 2 with a first-look trailer (and sparse promo website) highlighting many small changes from the old Switch.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
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Too often clubs hear of Leeds’ interest in a player and start adding zeros to the price tag — but the days of Leeds engaging in that sort of negotiating are long gone.—
Nancy Froston,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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In a simplified description, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits instead of using binary traditional bits of ones and zeros for digital communications.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Then there are also so many quintessential pop hits and Top 40 songs that blow it through the roof.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
27 Dec. 2024
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While 143—now titled 1432—and the several singles that were spun off of the project are nowhere to be found on the charts in the United Kingdom at the moment, Perry does appear on multiple rankings in the country that focus only on popular songs.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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