What is a pound of butter amongst a kennel of hounds?

The proverb presents a limited amount of something desirable against a group large enough to exhaust it. Its question implies that the amount is scarcely adequate.

It can express doubt that a modest provision will satisfy many people, especially when each person is likely to want a share.

Use it when weighing whether a small supply can meet a much larger demand. The image lends itself to a wry response when the mismatch seems obvious.