adverb
(not) just a little; (not) a small amount; (not) only a bit
Used with a negative predicate to emphasize that something cannot be done or achieved with only a small effort or amount; implies that a significant degree or quantity is required.
この問題はちょっとやそっとの努力では解決できない。
This problem cannot be solved with just a little effort.
彼の実力はちょっとやそっとじゃ追いつけない。
You can't catch up to his ability with only a small amount of work.