Little drink that is pretty unimportant (5,4) Crossword Clue Answers on July 31, 2024
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Updated Jul 31, 2024
Little drink that is pretty unimportant (5,4) Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Little drink that is pretty unimportant (5,4) for the July 31, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 9 letters. Start with S and end with R, and the possible solutions are SALLOWIER, SAILMAKER, SMALL BEER.
Answer
The answer to the clue, Little drink that is pretty unimportant (5,4) is SMALL BEER.
Explanation
The answer to the Little drink that is pretty unimportant (5,4) is SMALL BEER.
In this context, "SMALL BEER" refers to a term used to describe something of little significance or minor importance. The phrase "small beer" originates from the historical practice of brewing a low-alcohol beer, which was less significant than stronger ales and not considered very valuable or noteworthy. Thus, in idiomatic usage, it conveys the idea of something that is trivial or unimportant.
The term "small beer" aligns with the clue's description of being a "little drink" and also metaphorically represents something of minor importance or negligible impact. The phrase fits the pattern (5,4), matching both the literal and figurative meanings outlined in the clue.
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