many a mickle maks a muckle*
* many small things make a big thing
Scots
Scotland
Expression
USED
On Occasion
BY
Older Generations
Many little things add up to a big thing, usually talking about small savings of money adding up to a large amount.
"Look, I found some money, oh, it's only a penny"
"Put it in your piggy bank, many a mickle maks a muckle!"
Submitted August 2020
by olissem
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<h2>many a mickle maks a muckle</h2>
<h3>Literal translation: many a mickle maks a muckle</h3>
<p>Many little things add up to a big thing, usually talking about small savings of money adding up to a large amount.</p>