Humanitarian Aid

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun A drop in the bucket - an idiom meaning a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected

  • The donation we received was just a drop in the bucket compared to what we need for the project.
  • Your contribution is appreciated, but it's only a drop in the bucket for our fundraising goal.
  • Throwing a few bucks in the collection jar is just a drop in the bucket for the charity.
  • In the grand scheme of things, his efforts to help were just a drop in the bucket.

noun A person who is in charge of a diplomatic or athletic mission

  • The chef de mission is responsible for leading and representing the national team at the Olympic Games.
  • The chef de mission is like the team captain for the Olympics.
  • The chef de mission is the big boss of the Olympic squad.
  • In the world of diplomacy, the chef de mission is like an ambassador for the country's athletes.