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the best is the enemy of the good

the best is the enemy of the good proverb: synonym of perfect is the enemy of good.

Proverb

the best is the enemy of the good

  1. Synonym of perfect is the enemy of good.

Synonyms of the best is the enemy of the good

Questions about the best is the enemy of the good

What does the best is the enemy of the good mean?
The best is the enemy of the good means synonym of perfect is the enemy of good.
What part of speech is the best is the enemy of the good?
The best is the enemy of the good is a proverb.

Words near the best is the enemy of the good in the dictionary

  1. the bejabbers out of
  2. the bejeebers out of
  3. the bejesus out of
  4. the best defence is attack
  5. the best defense is a good offense
  6. the best is the enemy of the good
  7. the best laid plans of mice and men go oft astray
  8. the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry
  9. the best things in life are free
  10. the best things in life aren't things
  11. the better is the enemy of the good

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