small potatoes

Example Sentences

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So far, that’s relatively small potatoes, considering Bitcoin ETFs have some $101 billion in assets under management, according to FactSet data.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

At the end of the day, some might see all these matters I’ve raised as small potatoes.

From Slate • May 22, 2025

In some ways, it’s small potatoes compared to what’s happening now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

Too many small potatoes were swept up in the indictment.

From Salon • May 15, 2024

“That’s just small potatoes, Mama. Let’s pray for something big,” Mary Anne deadpanned.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy