many a mickle makes a muckle UK /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪk(ə)l meɪks‿ə ˈmʌk(ə)l/US /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪkəl meɪks‿ə ˈmʌkəl/ saying1 •(Scotland, Northern-England) A lot of small amounts, put together, become a large amount.