trifling sum

Frequency: 7.29.1 per million words

Refers to an amount of money that is very small or negligible.

triflingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sum

Examples (10)

  • They offered him a trifling sum for his valuable invention.
  • Despite his efforts, he only received a trifling sum as compensation.
  • The charity gratefully accepted even a trifling sum from the children.
  • For such a masterpiece, the auction price was a trifling sum.
  • He considered the fine a trifling sum compared to the damage caused.
  • Even a trifling sum can make a difference to those in need.
  • The company was criticized for paying its interns a trifling sum.
  • She didn't mind spending a trifling sum on a lottery ticket.
  • To a millionaire, a thousand dollars is a trifling sum.
  • We managed to raise a trifling sum for the local animal shelter.