a little of something goes a long way

1.
General Englishneutralinformal
- A small amount of a thing is sufficient to produce a desired or noticeable effect.
- A modest or limited use of something will usually be more effective or appropriate than excess.
2.
General Englishneutralinformal
- Used as a warning that too much of something (especially a pleasant thing) can have undesirable or overwhelming consequences.

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