a small cog in a large machine

a small cog in a large machine

Someone or something that is functionally necessary but of small significance or importance within a larger operation or organization. I'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don't want to be just a small cog in a large machine anymore!
See also: cog, large, machine, small
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a cog in the machine
  • a cog in the machine/wheel
  • a cog in the wheel
  • a small cog in a large wheel
  • cog
  • cog in the machine
  • cog in the wheel
  • cog in the wheel or machine
  • machine
  • rank with