small stuff
smɔːl stʌf
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Definition of small stuff - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
detailsminor details or issues
  • Don't worry about the small stuff, focus on what's important..
2.
maritimeDatedthin string used in sailing for binding ropesDated
  • The sailor used small stuff to secure the rope ends.
cord twine
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  • small stuff: thin string used in sailing for binding ropes
    thin string used in sailing for binding ropes

Expressions with small stuff

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sweat the small stuffv.
worry about unimportant or minor details
Don't sweat the small stuff at work.
don't sweat the small stuffexp.
do not worry about minor or unimportant problems
Don't sweat the small stuff, focus on what really matters!

Expressions with small

small changen.
coins of little value carried in pockets
He paid the bus fare with small change.
small miraclen.
minor but impressive achievement
Completing the project on time was a small miracle.
small printn.
text in a document printed in small size
Always read the small print before signing a contract.
small talkn.
casual conversation about everyday things, often to be polite
We made small talk while waiting for the bus.
in small printadj.
written using very tiny letters or type
The warning is in small print on the label.
in small stagesadv.
gradually or step by step
She completed the project in small stages.

Expressions with stuff

kids' stuffn.
things considered suitable or appealing mainly to children
The movie was mostly kids' stuff, full of simple jokes and bright colors.
stuff happensexp.
bad or unexpected things happen as part of life
We missed the bus, but stuff happens.
and stuffoth.
used to imply additional unspecified items
We need to buy milk, bread, and stuff.
hot stuffn.
person or thing considered important or popular
The new band is hot stuff right now.
certainly knows someone's stuffexp.
clearly has strong skill or knowledge in some area
Ask Priya—she certainly knows her stuff about car engines.
know one's stuffv.
be highly skilled in a particular area
He knows his stuff in graphic design.
stuff a sock in itexp.
tell someone to be quiet or stop talking
He told her to stuff a sock in it during the argument..
sweat the small stuffv.
worry about unimportant or minor details
Don't sweat the small stuff at work.
you can't make this stuff upexp.
said when something seems too strange or absurd to be real
After hearing the story, she said, "You can't make this stuff up."
stuff the ballot boxv.
commit election fraud by adding fake votes
They tried to stuff the ballot box to win.

Terms related to small stuff

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insignificantminorpettysmalltrivialunimportantbindinglinemaritimenauticalropesailing

Terms with small stuff included in their meaning

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dobn.
paste blob
small blob of thick stuff put onto a surface

Examples of small stuff in a sentence

  • Let's not argue over the small stuff and focus on the main issue.
  • He tied the sails with small stuff.
  • Small stuff was used to mend the fishing net.

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  1. French:détails, cordelette, ...
  2. German:Kleinigkeiten, Bindfaden, ...
  3. Italian:piccole cose, cordicella, ...
  4. Spanish:cosas pequeñas, cabito, ...
  5. Portuguese:coisas pequenas, cordame fino, ...
  6. Chinese:小事, 细绳, ...
  7. Japanese:小さなこと, スモールスタッフ, ...
  8. Arabic:أُمُور صَغِيرَة, خيط رفيع, ...
  9. Hebrew:זוּטוֹת, חֶבֶל דַּק, ...
  10. Russian:мелочи, тонкая веревка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дрібні деталі, тонка мотузка, ...
  12. Hindi:छोटी बातें, पतली रस्सी, ...
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