Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Half a million dollars is only a drop in the bucket to what is required for this industry.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3. i.e A very small part of something big or whole.
- The meaning of the given idiom, 'a drop in the bucket' is 'a very small amount compared to the amount needed.'
Thus, the most appropriate choice among the given option is 'a very small pat of something big or whole.'