Small Change
WordNet
noun
(1) A trifling sum of money
WiktionaryText
Noun
small change
- Coins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.
- A minor or insignificant amount of money.
- The cost of toothpaste is small change compared to the cost of dental work.
Usage notes
Often used in the negative, to indicate a great deal of money:
- The car he wants costs $38,000, and that's no small change.