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Кот наплакал

Similar to ''s gulkin nos,'' this emphasizes that there is a ridiculously small amount of something. It''s a very informal and slightly humorous way to complain about scarcity.

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Examples in context

Зарплата маленькая, кот наплакал.

The salary is tiny, next to nothing.

Пользы от этого совета кот наплакал.

This advice was of almost no use.

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