A drop in the bucket

• This everyday expression refers to a tiny amount compared to what is actually required to complete the task.
• The phrase comes from The Bible, Isaiah 40:15 KJV

Everyday Expressions that come from the Bible

• The Bible is a treasure trove of everyday sayings and phrases such as ‘bite the dust’, ‘fly in the ointment’ and ‘writing on the wall’.
• These idioms describe universal truths that are often used without realizing their origin, and are found in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.