flea bite

A small, insignificant amount or thing; often used metaphorically to describe a minor problem, expense, or inconvenience that is not worth worrying about.

• 🇩🇪Ein kleiner, unbedeutender Betrag, eine winzige Sache oder ein geringfügiges Problem; metaphorisch für etwas, das so klein ist, dass es keine Rolle spielt oder leicht zu verschmerzen ist.

1. Literal insect bite A2 formal

   A small, itchy mark on the skin caused by a flea.

   • The dog has several flea bites on its back.
   • Flea bites can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
   • She applied cream to soothe the flea bites.

   🇩🇪Flohbiss

2. Minor problem or inconvenience B2 informal

   A very small or insignificant issue, expense, or problem.

   • The cost of repairing the scratch was just a flea bite compared to the total bill.
   • Don't worry about that criticism; it's a flea bite.
   • The delay was a flea bite compared to the overall success of the project.

   🇩🇪Kleinigkeit