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small potatoes

–noun Informal.
a person or thing of little significance, importance, or value: His salary was small potatoes for an executive of his ability.

Origin:
1825–35
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small potatoes  
pl.n.   Informal
  1. A person or thing regarded as unimportant.

  2. An insignificant amount or sum.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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