The phrase "a small boost of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a slight increase or enhancement in something, such as energy, confidence, or performance.
Example: "After a long day at work, I always appreciate a small boost of motivation to help me finish my tasks."
Alternatives: "a slight increase in" or "a little enhancement of".
With so many users concerned about how Facebook exploits their data, the Custom Audiences transparency feature could provide a small boost of confidence in a time when people have little faith in the social network's privacy practices.
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After you apply conditioner, rinse hair with cold water to prevent frizz and to add a small boost of shine.
Still, both Yildizhan and Shields predict more trading in Berkshire shares, more volatility in their return and, maybe, a small boost to their long-term value because of the split.
There's no telling how much Cutler's late advice will affect actual votes on Tuesday, but even a small boost for Michaud could change the outcome of the election.
If you do a trick, when you make it to the ground safely (in other words, as long as you're not hit by a shell, etc)., you will get a quick, small boost of speed — sort of like a mini-mushroom.
For example, practice with action video games improves some aspects of vision, but it's a small boost, not an overhaul of how we see.
The jobs market did get a small boost from the expiration of extended unemployment benefits.
So on Wednesday, I walked the streets and subway platforms with a pocketful of bills, seeking a mix of people who seemed in need of a small boost.
There was also growing evidence that the microcredit, even if it did give the poor a small boost, often did not lift them out of poverty, as the lenders had claimed.
A small boost, but it is the first year of growth for well over a decade.
