it's the little things
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Meaning · English
Small actions or details can have a significant impact
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Ultimately, it's the little things that matter most.Đến cuối cùng, những điều nhỏ nhặt lại là quan trọng hơn cả.
Tatoeba sentence #13239157 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “it's the little things” mean?
Small actions or details can have a significant impact
Is “it's the little things” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.