small potatoes

American  

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. a person or thing of little significance, importance, or value.

   His salary was small potatoes for an executive of his ability.

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small potatoes British  

noun

1. informal someone or something of little significance or value, esp a small amount of money

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Etymology

Origin of small potatoes

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

As for Walmart and Apple, yes, the former sells Apple products, but that distribution channel is small potatoes compared with Apple’s own digital and physical stores and mobile carriers.

From Barron's

That might sound like small potatoes, but it really is big bucks.

From Barron's

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

From Slate

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

From Los Angeles Times

Representing Carrasco pro bono, he soon realized that she “was small potatoes” to prosecutors in their zeal to nail Enamorado.

From Los Angeles Times