With plural agreement. Chiefly with the. Those that are of low social status; unimportant people collectively. Also †in plural (obsolete rare). Often…
| 单词 | θ131758 |
| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [noun] > one who is unimportant > of little importance > collectively (5) littleOE With plural agreement. Chiefly with the. Those that are of low social status; unimportant people collectively. Also †in plural (obsolete rare). Often… frya1577 Hence, as a collective term for young or insignificant beings: now chiefly with modifying word, esp. in… Young or insignificant persons (collectively… small fry1652 In extended use. Young or unimportant persons (collectively or in a body); a crowd of such persons. potato1757 As the type of something insignificant or of little value. Now esp. in small potatoes (originally U.S.): designating or denoting a person or thing… small beer1777 In extended use. Trivial occupations, affairs, etc.; matters or persons of little or no consequence or importance; trifles. |
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