a little goes a long way

Meaning

a little goes a long way

Alternative form of a little of something goes a long way

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A little goes a long way in Somalia: $5 will feed a person there for about two weeks. Amanda Lindhout

Be careful with the man jewelry. A little goes a long way. Ashton Kutcher

Words in the phrase

a little goes long way

Close letter words and terms

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