"could be written on the back of a postage stamp" meaning in All languages combined

See could be written on the back of a postage stamp on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Etymology: Due to the very small size of a postage stamp. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} could be written on the back of a postage stamp
  1. (figuratively) Something that is very small or limited. Tags: figuratively Synonyms: could fit on the back of a postage stamp
    Sense id: en-could_be_written_on_the_back_of_a_postage_stamp-en-phrase-~CdAaRZR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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