Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The action taken to reduce pollution is just a drop in the ocean. The town administration is not serious.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. a tiny amount.
Idiom: A drop in the ocean
Meaning: A very small amount compared to what is needed or expected
Example: The money we raised was just a drop in the ocean compared to what the school needs.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.