“A cog in the machine” means:
A. an exceedingly complicated problem or deadlock
B. a small or insignificant member of a larger organization or system
C. a rich, older, man who supports or spends lavishly on a usually much younger girlfriend
D. a dull or depressing person who spoils other people’s enjoyment
Answer
Correct Answer: B. a small or insignificant member of a larger organization or system
Use in Sentence
This warehouse is an important cog in our distribution machine.