three skips of a louse

row of pins

An insignificant thing, a whit.

bucket of bolts

A piece of machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value, ofte…

small fry

One or more relatively small and insignificant individuals or things o…

not worth a dime

Worthless or nearly so: lacking in value.

not worth a plug nickel

Having no or almost no value; worthless.

make the most of

To realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of (something); to d…