秤砣虽小压千斤 | Chinese meaning

秤砣虽小压千斤【chèng tuó suī xiǎo yā qiān jīn】

although small, a steelyard weight may tip a hundred pounds (idiom)
apparently insignificant details can have a large impact
for want of a nail the battle was lost

Generated definitions (experimental)

although small, a steelyard weight may tip a hundred pounds

This idiom suggests that seemingly insignificant details or minor elements can have a substantial effect on the outcome of a situation.

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A small decision can change the entire direction of the project.

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He overlooked a small mistake, which led to the failure of the entire plan.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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