a little (of something) goes a long wayspoken used to say that only a small amount of something is needed or has a great effect 一点点(某物)就已足够[有很大的作用] A little kindness goes a long way. 小小的善举能有大作用。
a little (of something) goes a long way• A little ketchup goes a long way.• Clearly, a little imagination goes a long way.• Like a powerful adhesive, a little of it goes a long way.
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