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The phrase "an ounce of knowledge" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the value of a small amount of knowledge or information in a particular context.
Example: "In today's fast-paced world, an ounce of knowledge can make a significant difference in decision-making."
Alternatives: "a bit of knowledge" or "a small amount of knowledge".
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"Just about everyone that you talk to who has an ounce of knowledge about delivering childcare will tell you it is under-funded," he said.
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However, one of Jean Kasem's nephews said: "We don't have an ounce of Norwegian blood to our knowledge".
It was taken for granted that a smart quarterback, driving his team downfield in the last few minutes of the game was calling the plays himself, using every ounce of knowledge and experience to shred the opposition and win the game for the home side.
Gama says that it's vitally important to keep asking until you've squeezed out every ounce of knowledge from the people who have the ability to answer your questions.
An ancient proverb proposed that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
It is a performance without an ounce of emotional slop.
No amount of assertion will make an ounce of art.
"Haven't an ounce of patience".
"There's not an ounce of man in you".
There wasn't an ounce of greed in him".
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