in a small way

in a small way

In an way that is not elaborate or significant. She doesn't want to have a big birthday party, so we're just going to celebrate in a small way this weekend.
See also: small, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

do something in a big/small ˈway

do something to a great/small extent; do something on a large/small scale: He’s got himself into debt in a big way. She collects antiques in a small way.
See also: big, small, something, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have a knees-up
  • in honor of
  • in honor of (someone or something)
  • in honour of somebody/something
  • honor (someone) as (something)
  • honor as
  • housewarming (party)
  • many happy returns
  • whoop it up
  • (Do) you mean to tell me (that) (something is the case)?