every little helps

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every little helps

  1. (UK) Even small contributions towards a goal help bring the goal nearer.
    • 1980, Bernard MacLaverty, 'Lamb' (novel), (Chapter 1, at page 11 in the 1981 King Penguin paperback edition):
      "There's not much money - if that's what you mean."
      "Approximately."
      "Once all the debts are paid there will be very little."
      "Nevertheless. Every little helps. The Brothers are sorely in need of it this weather."

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