ProverbPerseverance
English origin17th c.
English origin17th c.Every little bit helps
Meaning: Even a small contribution is worth having.
Example: “I can only donate ten euros, but every little bit helps.”
Origin: An old encouragement, recorded in English from the 17th century, often in the form "every little helps."
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