small change

American  

noun

1. coins of small denomination.

2. someone or something insignificant or trifling.

   Those people are small change.

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small change British  

noun

1. coins, esp those of low value

2. a person or thing that is not outstanding or important

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Etymology

Origin of small change

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

The April version has data that conflicts with later versions and shows small changes that could have raised questions from his mentors.

From The Wall Street Journal

What seemed a small change for the 1993-94 season made a huge impact.

From BBC

The first vote of the committee’s two-day meeting represents a relatively small change to current immunization practices.

From Los Angeles Times

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language Mark Drakeford said the Welsh government had "listened" to feedback and was proposing "small changes" to the rules.

From BBC

With Emma Sing, the squad's most impressive off the tee, on the bench and the small change potentially crucial in the knockout rounds, it is an area where high standards must be maintained.

From BBC