How many meaning this phrase can have and what?
i know it can 've a lot.............but what in different ways.......????
plz do tell me that........................
2007-12-29 05:05:39 · 5 answers · asked by tinggipinggi 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A drop in the ocean means `a very small amount in comparison to the amount needed.` Your version seems to mean that you are `only one amongst a great many,` `or you feel lost amongst so many others.`
2007-12-29 05:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by *~STEVIE~* *~B~* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an example of a simile, comparing a person to a droplet in the ocean. This is a way of saying how insignificant this person feels.
2007-12-29 05:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are part of a whole. With your work you could initiate a "spark" but the collaboration and contribution of the collective are required to get that spark going.
Everybody has a part to play, everybody is crucial important to the overall process but at the same time alone you are meaningless.
2007-12-29 06:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means its not just you in the world. That there are others that have the same problems and weaknesses. Though it does mean that you are not insignificant but not known to the world. I my own opinion.
2007-12-29 05:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by Serentity P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are insignificant.
2007-12-29 05:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by tlldob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋