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let the perfect be the enemy of the good

idiom

To insist on the total realization of a goal and reject any compromise, thereby decreasing the chance of achieving even a part of that goal.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    be one's own worst enemy

    To act contrary to one's own interests; to cause problems for oneself; to self-sabotage.

  4. 04

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  5. 05

    buy to let

    To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it

  6. 06

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  7. 07

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

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