fart in a windstorm

Meanings:

1.
United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliainformalmildly vulgaridiomatic
- Figuratively, something utterly insignificant, ineffective, or fleeting; of no practical consequence.
2.
General Englishinformalliteral
- Literally, the emission of intestinal gas in a windy environment, implying rapid dispersion and minimal detectable effect.

EN: I spoke to the local constabulary, but they're about as helpful as a fart in a windstorm.
ES: Llamé a la oficina del alguacil, pero allí no me ayudaron en lo absoluto.
ID: Aku sudah menghubungi kepolisian lokal tapi mereka sangat membantu seperti kentut di tengah badai.
EN: Well, $20,000 is a fart in a windstorm.
ES: Pero es dinero que se lo lleva el viento.
EN: Out of the blue, gone like a fart in a windstorm.
ID: Tiba-tiba saja, seperti kentut di angin topan.