Finish your report now; do not let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
let the perfect be the enemy of the good
idiomTo insist on the total realization of a goal and reject any compromise, thereby decreasing the chance of achieving even a part of that goal.
We need to launch the website today, so please stop editing and do not let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
While the architect desired a flawless masterpiece, he eventually realized he must not let the perfect be the enemy of the good if he wanted to complete the project on time.
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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all good
It's all good.
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be one's own worst enemy
To act contrary to one's own interests; to cause problems for oneself; to self-sabotage.
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but good
To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
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buy to let
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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deal a good hand
To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.