flea bite

/ˈfliː baɪt/

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B2informalcommon/ˈfliː baɪt/

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

🇷🇺Небольшая, незначительная сумма или вещь; часто используется метафорически для описания мелкой проблемы, расхода или неудобства, о которых не стоит беспокоиться.
🇪🇸Cantidad o cosa pequeña e insignificante; se usa a menudo de forma metafórica para referirse a un problema, gasto o molestia menor que no merece preocupación.
🇫🇷Petite somme ou chose insignifiante ; souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire un problème, une dépense ou un désagrément mineur dont on ne devrait pas s'inquiéter. Peut aussi désigner littéralement la morsure d'une puce.
🇩🇪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.
🇵🇹Quantia ou coisa pequena e insignificante; usada metaforicamente para descrever um problema, gasto ou incômodo menor com que não vale a pena se preocupar.
🇨🇳字面意思是跳蚤咬的伤口或咬痕；引申义指微不足道的小事、小额开销或小麻烦，常用来形容不值得在意或担心的琐事。
🌐مبلغ صغير أو شيء تافه لا قيمة له؛ يُستخدم مجازيًا للإشارة إلى مشكلة أو نفقة أو إزعاج بسيط لا يستحق الاهتمام.

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.
🇷🇺Укус блохи
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.
🇷🇺Незначительная проблема