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a small cog in a large machine

a small cog in a large machine

Someone or something that is functionally necessary but of small significance or importance within a larger operation or organization. I'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don't want to be just a small cog in a large machine anymore!
See also: cog, large, machine, small

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eugenijus-Lithuanian
LaoiseLEE-shaIrish
Damla-Turkish
Erle (1)-Norwegian
Miloslav-Czech, Slovak, Medieval Slavic
Olufunmilayoo-loo-foo-mee-LIE-oWestern African, Yoruba
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