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quality over quantity

idiom

An idiom emphasizing the preference for high-quality items or experiences rather than a large number of them. It suggests that focusing on excellence and value is more desirable than simply accumulating more, regardless of its worth. This principle can be applied to various aspects of life, from material possessions to personal relationships and work.


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Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    the quality

    The upper class, the high society, the gentry; the people of quality.

  2. 02

    unknown quantity

    A person or thing whose nature or value is a mystery.

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