小出(こだ)し

こだし
noun
doling out little by little, releasing gradually
action
1. doling out little by little, releasing gradually
The act of providing or releasing something in small portions rather than all at once. Often used for information, money, or resources.
情報(じょうほう)を小出(こだ)しにする。
To release information little by little.
予算(よさん)を小出(こだ)しにしていては効果(こうか)が薄(うす)い。
Doling out the budget in small amounts won't be very effective.
政府(せいふ)が対策(たいさく)を小出(こだ)しにしたため、国民(こくみん)の不満(ふまん)が高(たか)まった。
Because the government rolled out measures in small increments, public frustration grew.

Usage

Almost always used in the pattern 小出(こだ)しにする (to dole out little by little). Often carries a negative connotation, implying that withholding or rationing something is insufficient or frustrating. Common in news and business contexts.

Common collocations

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