every little helps
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Even small contributions towards a goal help bring the goal nearer.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mỗi đóng góp nhỏ đều giúp đạt mục tiêu gần hơn.
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Examples
"There's not much money - if that's what you mean."
"Approximately."
"Once all the debts are paid there will be very little."
"Nevertheless. Every little helps. The Brothers are sorely in need of it this weather."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “every little helps” mean?
Even small contributions towards a goal help bring the goal nearer.
Is “every little helps” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.