A small cog in a large wheel In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a small cog in a large wheel", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-10-23 12:10

Meaning of A small cog in a large wheel

A small cog in a large wheel noun phrase

Used to refer to someone or something that is functionally necessary but has a small significance or importance in a large organization

I decided to leave the firm to set up my own business because I didn't want to be a small cog in a large wheel.

He used to be a small cog in a large wheel before he became our boss.

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