Need help with 1 sentence ^-^

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Need help with 1 sentence ^-^

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Hey, I am writing an essay and I am not quite sure if this sentence is right. "This is a smidge part of his contribution to civilization". Thanks in advance <3
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Re: Need help with 1 sentence ^-^

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'Smidge' is highly colloquial. I would suggest 'very small' or 'very minor'.
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