lepsze jest wrogiem dobrego

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Polish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, better is the enemy of good. Common European proverb, popularized by Voltaire.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛp.ʂɛ jɛst ˈfrɔ.ɡjɛm dɔbˈrɛ.ɡɔ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛɡɔ

Proverb[edit]

lepsze jest wrogiem dobrego

  1. (idiomatic) perfect is the enemy of good

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