a little bit (of something) goes a long way
a little bit (of something) goes a long way
A small amount of something is all that is necessary for a certain outcome or effect. You need to add some garlic salt, but remember that a little bit goes a long way. If you add too much, that's all you'll taste. A little bit of flattery goes a long way. Don't overdo it, or she'll think you're sucking up to her.
See also: bit, goes, little, long, way
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- a recipe for disaster
- a recipe for disaster, success, etc.
- a recipe for (something)
- at the very worst
- at the worst
- at worst
- on the verge
- on the verge of
- on the verge of (doing) (something)
- on/to the verge of something/of doing something