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the better is the enemy of the good

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

Proverb

the better is the enemy of the good

  1. Synonym of perfect is the enemy of good.

Synonyms of the better is the enemy of the good

Questions about the better is the enemy of the good

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

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

  1. the best is the enemy of the good
  2. the best laid plans of mice and men go oft astray
  3. the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry
  4. the best things in life are free
  5. the best things in life aren't things
  6. the better is the enemy of the good
  7. The Bible
  8. the bigger they are, the harder they fall
  9. the bigger they come, the harder they fall
  10. The Bight
  11. the bigs

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