hill of beans
1 of 1phrase/ˈhɪl əv ˈbinz/
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something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use
The idiom "hill of beans" originates from the United States and was popularized in the mid-20th century. It is used to describe something as insignificant, unimportant, or of minimal value, much like a pile of beans would be considered a small and relatively worthless quantity. The expression may have derived from the idea that a hill of beans, in comparison to other commodities, would not amount to much and thus came to represent a lack of significance or worth.
- In the grand scheme of things, his complaints about the weather are just a hill of beans.
- Don't worry about minor details; they're just a hill of beans in this project.
- Compared to the issues we're dealing with, your little argument seems like a hill of beans.
- His empty promises are nothing more than a hill of beans; they never lead to action.
- In the world of global economics, the loss of a single job is often considered a hill of beans.