Picture a small sewing thimble to gauge how much 'thimbleful' represents when considering amount.

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'Thimbleful' implies an approximate amount, not meant for recipes or situations requiring precision.

Not for Precision

While it can refer to literal amounts, 'thimbleful' is frequently used in a figurative sense for liquids.

'Thimbleful' extends beyond liquids, indicating a tiny or insufficient quantity of non-tangible things.

Use 'thimbleful' to emphasize the lack or insufficiency of an abstract quality or resource.