lo perfecto es enemigo de lo bueno

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lo perfecto es enemigo de lo bueno
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
(it's counterproductive to try to perfect something when doing so is not necessary)
a. perfect is the enemy of the good
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
La presentación está bien como está, Ana. No tienes por qué gastar más tiempo trabajando en detalles. Recuerda que lo perfecto es enemigo de lo bueno.The presentation is good as it is, Ana. You don't need to spend any more time working on details. Remember that perfect is the enemy of the good.
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