small beer

/ˌsmɔl ˈbɪər/
/smɔl bɪə/
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Other forms: small beers

Definitions of small beer
  1. noun
    something of small importance
    synonyms: trifle, trivia, triviality
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    types:
    bagatelle, fluff, folderol, frippery, frivolity
    something of little value or significance
    type of:
    object, physical object
    a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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