As the type of the smallest, weakest, or least significant part of the body; esp. in to have more —— in one's little finger than (and variants).
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释义 | the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > smallness > [noun] > that which is small > a small thing > typical examples of (16) little fingerc1300 As the type of the smallest, weakest, or least significant part of the body; esp. in to have more —— in one's little finger than (and variants). pear1340 In negative contexts: a thing of little value. Obsolete. hair1377 Used as a type of what is of extremely small magnitude, value, or measure; a jot or tittle; an iota; the slightest thing; the least degree. See also… flea1388 As a type of anything small or contemptible. a pin's head (also point)c1450 a pin's head (also point): a type of something very small, insignificant, or worthless. fitch1550 = fitchew, n. mouse1584 Any of various parts of meat rich in muscle tissue. Cf. mouse buttock n. mouse-piece n. at compounds 2a. Now British regional. minnow1596 A person or thing of relatively small size, power, or significance. the pestle of a lark1598 Chiefly figurative (humorous). the pestle of a lark: the leg of a lark; something very small, a trifle. pestle of a portigue: a small piece of gold… nutshella1616 As a type of something extremely small in extent, capacity, etc. pinhead1662 The head of a pin; frequently taken as the type of something very small, inexpensive, or insignificant. Also: an object resembling or suggestive… pinpoint1670 The point of a pin; a tiny dot or point. Frequently used as the type of something small or sharp. Also figurative. Cf. pin, n.1 5c. rope yarn1751 A small or trifling thing. Now rare. bee's knee1797 (a) a type of something small or insignificant; (b) plural (slang, originally U.S.), the acme of excellence; ‘the cat's whiskers’. peanut1864 colloquial (originally U.S.). A small, unintelligent, or unimportant person (see also quots. 1945, 1968). postage stamp1881 figurative and in extended use. Something resembling a postage stamp, esp. in being very small. |
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