Some of the most blatant official actions by Mr. Silver took place so long ago that they were beyond the statute of limitations. … But the more recent acts were pretty small beer: an honorary proclamation, for instance, or helping family members with jobs and internships. (Jim Dwyer, “Three Judges Overturn Twelve Jurors,” The New York Times, 7/13/2017.)
small beer can also be a synonym for inconsequential, insignificant, minor, petty, or immaterial
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