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الأوضاع والحالات - التوازن والاعتدال

استكشف الأمثال الإنجليزية المتعلقة بالتوازن والاعتدال، بما في ذلك "هناك مقياس في كل شيء" و"الأفضل متأخرًا عن لا شيء".

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a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men

used to imply that taking a break from serious matters to enjoy some playfulness can be beneficial and even wise

قليل من المرح يفيد العقل

قليل من المرح يفيد العقل

Ex: The CEO held occasional company events that were lighthearted and fun, as he believed that a little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men, and that it helped to foster a positive work culture. 
a little of what you fancy does you good

used to suggest that indulging in small amounts of something enjoyable or desired can have positive effects on one's well-being, emphasizing the value of moderation

القليل مما تحب قد يكون مفيدًا

القليل مما تحب قد يكون مفيدًا

Ex: Jane usually ate a healthy diet, but she indulged in a slice of chocolate cake every once in a while.  A little of what you fancy does you good. 
better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us

used to imply that it is better to have a modest or moderate amount of something than to have too much of it, which may lead to negative consequences or harm

الاعتدال خير من الإفراط

الاعتدال خير من الإفراط

Ex: When it comes to exercise, it's better to start with small and achievable goals rather than trying to do too much too soon and risking injury or burnout.  Remember, better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

أن تفعل الشيء متأخرًا خير من ألا تفعله أبدًا

أن تفعل الشيء متأخرًا خير من ألا تفعله أبدًا

Ex: I finally made it to your wedding, better late than never! 
eat at pleasure, drink with measure

used to advise that it is acceptable to indulge in eating to one's satisfaction, but it is important to control alcohol intake to avoid harmful effects on one's health

استمتع بالطعام واعتدل في الشراب

استمتع بالطعام واعتدل في الشراب

Ex: Sarah enjoyed a night out with friends, but she made sure to pace herself and not overdo it on the alcohol.  Eat at pleasure, drink with measure. 
enough is as good as a feast

used to suggest that having just enough of something is preferable to having too much of it, emphasizing the value of moderation and contentment over excess

الكفاية خير من الإفراط

الكفاية خير من الإفراط

Ex: The company decided to focus on producing quality products rather than expanding rapidly and taking on too much, as they understood that enough is as good as a feast. 
the half is better than the whole

used to suggest that having a smaller portion of something can be more beneficial or valuable and less overwhelming or burdensome than having the entire thing

القليل أحيانًا أفضل وأسهل

القليل أحيانًا أفضل وأسهل

Ex: When cleaning your house, it's often better to do a little bit each day, rather than trying to clean everything at once and becoming overwhelmed, remembering that the half is better than the whole. 
honey in excess is no longer sweet

used to imply that even the most pleasurable or enjoyable things can lose their appeal if they are overindulged in or taken to extremes

الإفراط يفسد المتعة

الإفراط يفسد المتعة

Ex: The athlete knew that overtraining could lead to burnout and injury, so she balanced intense workouts with rest and recovery, as she believed that honey in excess is no longer sweet. 
it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not (to|) skin it

used to emphasize that a good leader takes care of those they are responsible for, by taking only what is necessary and not exploiting or harming them

القائد الجيد يستفيد دون أن يستغل من يقودهم

القائد الجيد يستفيد دون أن يستغل من يقودهم

Ex: The coach knew that pushing his players too hard could lead to injury and burnout, so he took care to balance training with rest and recovery, believing that it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock not skin it. 
keep no more cats than can catch mice

used to suggest that one should not keep more resources, tools, or employees than are necessary to accomplish a task or objective, as it can be wasteful and inefficient

لا تحتفظ بموارد أكثر مما تحتاج

لا تحتفظ بموارد أكثر مما تحتاج

Ex: The manager only hired the number of employees necessary to complete the project, as she believed in the saying keep no more cats than can catch mice. 
there is measure in all things

used to emphasize that moderation and balance are important in all aspects of life

الاعتدال والتوازن مهمان في كل شيء

الاعتدال والتوازن مهمان في كل شيء

Ex: In managing a team, it's important to remember that there is measure in all things, and to strike a balance between delegation and micromanagement. 
eat to live, not live to eat

used to emphasize the importance of moderation in eating and treating food as fuel for the body rather than a source of constant pleasure or comfort

كل لتعيش، لا لمجرد المتعة

كل لتعيش، لا لمجرد المتعة

Ex: The doctor warned his patient about the health risks of overeating and suggested that she adopt the principle of eat to live, not live to eat to avoid negative consequences. 
little and often fills the purse

used to advise that consistent, small efforts can lead to significant results over time, as regular small savings can accumulate to create a considerable amount of wealth

الجهود الصغيرة المستمرة تحقق نتائج كبيرة

الجهود الصغيرة المستمرة تحقق نتائج كبيرة

Ex: The athlete trained for short periods of time several times a week, as she believed that little and often fills the purse and that consistent effort would help her achieve her goals. 
life is hard by the yard, but by the inch life is a cinch

used to suggest that when faced with difficult tasks or challenges, it is easier to tackle them in small, manageable steps rather than trying to handle everything at once

قسّم المهمة الصعبة إلى خطوات صغيرة

قسّم المهمة الصعبة إلى خطوات صغيرة

Ex: The student broke down a large project into smaller, more manageable tasks, as she believed that life is hard by the yard but by the inch life's a cinch. 
moderation in all things

used to imply that excess or deficiency in any area can lead to negative consequences, and that finding a proper balance is the key to a healthy and fulfilling life

التزم بالاعتدال في كل شيء

التزم بالاعتدال في كل شيء

Ex: In consuming media and entertainment, it's important to remember to practice moderation in all things, to avoid becoming too consumed or addicted. 
meat and mass never hindered man

used to imply that it is possible to find a balance between satisfying material needs and nurturing one's spiritual or emotional well-being

يمكن التوازن بين الحاجات المادية والروحية

يمكن التوازن بين الحاجات المادية والروحية

Ex: I'm trying to eat healthier, but I don't want to give up all of my favorite foods.  I think it's possible to find a balance, you know?  Meat and mass never hindered man. 
all work and no play makes Jack (become|) a dull boy

used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

العمل بلا ترفيه يجعل الإنسان مرهقًا ومملًا

العمل بلا ترفيه يجعل الإنسان مرهقًا ومملًا

Ex: Don’t forget to take care of yourself; all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy in the long run. 
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