Opposite of 'Lion's share'
I am writing one proposal for one of the funding agency and I want to write some sentence which conveys following sentiment
Although my contribution to this field will be small and not huge
compare to existing knowledge, I still want to contribute with the help of your financial support.
I am thinking of writing following,
This financial support will enable to me contribute <<opposite of
lion's share>> in this field.
Any suggestions? Somewhere I came across phrase 'the short end of the stick' but I don't know to to formulate formal sentence with such phrase.
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I am writing one proposal for one of the funding agency and I want to write some sentence which conveys following sentiment
Although my contribution to this field will be small and not huge
compare to existing knowledge, I still want to contribute with the help of your financial support.
I am thinking of writing following,
This financial support will enable to me contribute <<opposite of
lion's share>> in this field.
Any suggestions? Somewhere I came across phrase 'the short end of the stick' but I don't know to to formulate formal sentence with such phrase.
phrases sentence-structure
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Surely the opposite of a lion's share is something like a "runt's share". I don't know how you can make this a positive statement! Don't focus on how small your contribution will be: focus on its strengths.
– Andrew Leach♦
2 days ago
I would probably say "a mere pittance".
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
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The share in lion's share is something the lion takes - not contributes.
– michael.hor257k
2 days ago
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I am writing one proposal for one of the funding agency and I want to write some sentence which conveys following sentiment
Although my contribution to this field will be small and not huge
compare to existing knowledge, I still want to contribute with the help of your financial support.
I am thinking of writing following,
This financial support will enable to me contribute <<opposite of
lion's share>> in this field.
Any suggestions? Somewhere I came across phrase 'the short end of the stick' but I don't know to to formulate formal sentence with such phrase.
phrases sentence-structure
asked 2 days ago
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I am writing one proposal for one of the funding agency and I want to write some sentence which conveys following sentiment
Although my contribution to this field will be small and not huge
compare to existing knowledge, I still want to contribute with the help of your financial support.
I am thinking of writing following,
This financial support will enable to me contribute <<opposite of
lion's share>> in this field.
Any suggestions? Somewhere I came across phrase 'the short end of the stick' but I don't know to to formulate formal sentence with such phrase.
phrases sentence-structure
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Surely the opposite of a lion's share is something like a "runt's share". I don't know how you can make this a positive statement! Don't focus on how small your contribution will be: focus on its strengths.
– Andrew Leach♦
2 days ago
I would probably say "a mere pittance".
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
The share in lion's share is something the lion takes - not contributes.
– michael.hor257k
2 days ago
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1
Surely the opposite of a lion's share is something like a "runt's share". I don't know how you can make this a positive statement! Don't focus on how small your contribution will be: focus on its strengths.
– Andrew Leach♦
2 days ago
I would probably say "a mere pittance".
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
The share in lion's share is something the lion takes - not contributes.
– michael.hor257k
2 days ago
1
1
Surely the opposite of a lion's share is something like a "runt's share". I don't know how you can make this a positive statement! Don't focus on how small your contribution will be: focus on its strengths.
– Andrew Leach♦
2 days ago
Surely the opposite of a lion's share is something like a "runt's share". I don't know how you can make this a positive statement! Don't focus on how small your contribution will be: focus on its strengths.
– Andrew Leach♦
2 days ago
I would probably say "a mere pittance".
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
I would probably say "a mere pittance".
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
1
The share in lion's share is something the lion takes - not contributes.
– michael.hor257k
2 days ago
The share in lion's share is something the lion takes - not contributes.
– michael.hor257k
2 days ago
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You can say that the benefactors will enable you to contribute the mouse’s share. Here’s an example of such usage:
More and More Vendors Competing for the Mouse’s Share of the Business
- Egnyte
However, that would sound like you aim to put in the least amount of effort possible, making the smallest possible contribution you can. It would be an effective way to alienate your donors.
If you want to be explicitly understated, as it were, consider rewording:
- This financial support will enable me to make my humble contributions to this field.
Alternatively, just state the contribution without claiming extent:
- This financial support will enable me to contribute to this field.
Any contribution you make would satisfy this assertion - including the smallest.
answered 2 days ago
Lawrence
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Humble contributions is perfect !
– Dexter
2 days ago
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The Lion's Share is an idiomatic expression which refers to the major share of something. The phrase derives from the plot of a number of fables ascribed to Aesop.
As for an opposite, Merriam Webster gives minority share
answered 2 days ago
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You can say that the benefactors will enable you to contribute the mouse’s share. Here’s an example of such usage:
More and More Vendors Competing for the Mouse’s Share of the Business
- Egnyte
However, that would sound like you aim to put in the least amount of effort possible, making the smallest possible contribution you can. It would be an effective way to alienate your donors.
If you want to be explicitly understated, as it were, consider rewording:
- This financial support will enable me to make my humble contributions to this field.
Alternatively, just state the contribution without claiming extent:
- This financial support will enable me to contribute to this field.
Any contribution you make would satisfy this assertion - including the smallest.
answered 2 days ago
Lawrence
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Humble contributions is perfect !
– Dexter
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You can say that the benefactors will enable you to contribute the mouse’s share. Here’s an example of such usage:
More and More Vendors Competing for the Mouse’s Share of the Business
- Egnyte
However, that would sound like you aim to put in the least amount of effort possible, making the smallest possible contribution you can. It would be an effective way to alienate your donors.
If you want to be explicitly understated, as it were, consider rewording:
- This financial support will enable me to make my humble contributions to this field.
Alternatively, just state the contribution without claiming extent:
- This financial support will enable me to contribute to this field.
Any contribution you make would satisfy this assertion - including the smallest.
answered 2 days ago
Lawrence
30.9k561108
1
Humble contributions is perfect !
– Dexter
2 days ago
add a comment |
You can say that the benefactors will enable you to contribute the mouse’s share. Here’s an example of such usage:
More and More Vendors Competing for the Mouse’s Share of the Business
- Egnyte
However, that would sound like you aim to put in the least amount of effort possible, making the smallest possible contribution you can. It would be an effective way to alienate your donors.
If you want to be explicitly understated, as it were, consider rewording:
- This financial support will enable me to make my humble contributions to this field.
Alternatively, just state the contribution without claiming extent:
- This financial support will enable me to contribute to this field.
Any contribution you make would satisfy this assertion - including the smallest.
answered 2 days ago
Lawrence
30.9k561108
You can say that the benefactors will enable you to contribute the mouse’s share. Here’s an example of such usage:
More and More Vendors Competing for the Mouse’s Share of the Business
- Egnyte
However, that would sound like you aim to put in the least amount of effort possible, making the smallest possible contribution you can. It would be an effective way to alienate your donors.
If you want to be explicitly understated, as it were, consider rewording:
- This financial support will enable me to make my humble contributions to this field.
Alternatively, just state the contribution without claiming extent:
- This financial support will enable me to contribute to this field.
Any contribution you make would satisfy this assertion - including the smallest.
answered 2 days ago
Lawrence
30.9k561108
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Humble contributions is perfect !
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Humble contributions is perfect !
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Humble contributions is perfect !
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The Lion's Share is an idiomatic expression which refers to the major share of something. The phrase derives from the plot of a number of fables ascribed to Aesop.
As for an opposite, Merriam Webster gives minority share
answered 2 days ago
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The Lion's Share is an idiomatic expression which refers to the major share of something. The phrase derives from the plot of a number of fables ascribed to Aesop.
As for an opposite, Merriam Webster gives minority share
answered 2 days ago
Chris Rogers
735210
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The Lion's Share is an idiomatic expression which refers to the major share of something. The phrase derives from the plot of a number of fables ascribed to Aesop.
As for an opposite, Merriam Webster gives minority share
answered 2 days ago
Chris Rogers
735210
The Lion's Share is an idiomatic expression which refers to the major share of something. The phrase derives from the plot of a number of fables ascribed to Aesop.
As for an opposite, Merriam Webster gives minority share
answered 2 days ago
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Surely the opposite of a lion's share is something like a "runt's share". I don't know how you can make this a positive statement! Don't focus on how small your contribution will be: focus on its strengths.
– Andrew Leach♦
2 days ago
I would probably say "a mere pittance".
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
The share in lion's share is something the lion takes - not contributes.
– michael.hor257k
2 days ago