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.

• 🇫🇷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.

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.

   🇫🇷piqûre de puce

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.

   🇫🇷Piqûre de puce