a small cog in a large wheel

a small cog in a large wheel

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 wheel anymore!
See also: cog, large, small, wheel
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 machine
  • cog
  • cog in the machine
  • cog in the wheel
  • cog in the wheel or machine
  • machine
  • rate with