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Resultado e Impacto - Efecto inverso

Sumérgete en proverbios ingleses que describen efectos inversos, como "demasiados cocineros estropean el caldo" y "el que cava un hoyo para los demás, cae en sí mismo".

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a green winter makes a fat churchyard

used to imply that easy or comfortable times can have unforeseen negative consequences

un invierno verde hace un cementerio gordo

un invierno verde hace un cementerio gordo

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best is the enemy of (the) good

used to advise against striving for perfection or the best possible outcome, as it can be a hindrance to achieving a good result and may cause unnecessary stress or effort

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harm watch, harm catch

used to suggest that those who intentionally seek to harm others are likely to attract harm to themselves as well

vigilancia de daños, captura de daños

vigilancia de daños, captura de daños

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never spur a willing horse

used to advise against pushing someone who is already motivated to work harder, as it may have the opposite effect and cause them to become less willing or do less

nunca dejes de espolear a un caballo dispuesto

nunca dejes de espolear a un caballo dispuesto

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parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes

used to imply that parents who are too permissive or fail to establish boundaries are likely to have children who do not respect their authority and may take advantage of them

Los padres que tienen miedo de ponerse firmes suelen tener hijos que les pisan los dedos de los pies.

Los padres que tienen miedo de ponerse firmes suelen tener hijos que les pisan los dedos de los pies.

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the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last

used to imply that repeated or excessive reliance on a particular action or strategy can eventually lead to its failure or deterioration

El cántaro va tantas veces al pozo que al final se rompe.

El cántaro va tantas veces al pozo que al final se rompe.

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pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it

used to imply that adding to a problem or conflict will only make it worse, and that it is important to take actions that will help calm and resolve the situation instead of intensifying it

Echar leña al fuego no es la manera de apagarlo.

Echar leña al fuego no es la manera de apagarlo.

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too many cooks spoil the broth

used to imply that if too many people are involved in a task or project, it can become disorganized or ineffective

demasiados cocineros arruinan el caldo

demasiados cocineros arruinan el caldo

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too much of anything is good for nothing

used to imply that an excess of something, even if it is initially beneficial, will eventually become harmful or useless

demasiado de cualquier cosa no sirve para nada

demasiado de cualquier cosa no sirve para nada

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two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all

used to imply that having too many people involved in a task can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and a lack of coordination, ultimately resulting in a decrease in productivity

dos niños son medio niño y tres niños no son ningún niño

dos niños son medio niño y tres niños no son ningún niño

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the cure is worse than the disease (itself)

used to warn that a proposed solution to a problem may have more negative consequences than the problem itself, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration and evaluation

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he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself

used to warn that that those who seek to harm others may ultimately suffer the same fate

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too many chiefs, (and) not enough Indians

used to warn that having too many leaders and not enough people to execute tasks can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and a lack of progress

demasiados jefes y pocos indios

demasiados jefes y pocos indios

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