“Every mickle mek a muckle.”

Every little bit makes a lot.

Meaning

Small amounts accumulate into something large.

Other spellings

Every mikkle mek a mukkle

When to use it

Encouraging small savings.

Good for

Graduation

Topics

PatienceHard WorkMotivationTraditional ProverbsInspirational

Related sayings

• “One one coco full basket.”

Source

Traditional Jamaican proverb