"the best is the enemy of the good" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-proverb}} the best is the enemy of the good
  1. Synonym of perfect is the enemy of good Synonyms: perfect is the enemy of good [synonym, synonym-of]
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