every little helps

== English == === Alternative forms === every little bit helps === Pronunciation === === Proverb === every little helps (UK) Even small contributions towards a goal help bring the goal nearer. 1980, Bernard MacLaverty, 'Lamb' (novel), (Chapter 1, at page 11 in the 1981 King Penguin paperback edition): "There's not much money - if that's what you mean." "Approximately." "Once all the debts are paid there will be very little." "Nevertheless. Every little helps. The Brothers are sorely in need of it this weather." ==== Synonyms ==== many a mickle makes a muckle take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step little and often fills the purse ==== Translations ====