Bucket
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Variety of Uses
Not limited to water; can carry various substances and small items. He used the bucket to carry the apples.
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Casual Expression
'Kick the bucket' is an informal way to say someone has died. My grandfather kicked the bucket last year.
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Quantitative Expression
'Drop in the bucket' means a tiny amount in comparison to what's needed. The charity donation was just a drop in the bucket.