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Qualités - Importance et Priorité

Explorez les proverbes anglais sur l'importance et la priorité avec des dictons comme 'les aigles ne attrapent jamais les mouches' et 'filtrez les moustiques et avalez les chameaux'.

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the head and feet keep warm, the rest will take no harm

used to suggest that by focusing on the core aspects and addressing them effectively, one can avoid unnecessary complications and protect oneself from potential risks or harm

Si l'essentiel est bien géré,  le reste risque moins de souffrir

Si l'essentiel est bien géré, le reste risque moins de souffrir

Ex: By making sure the most important parts of the business function well, the head and feet keep warm, the rest will take no harm, and we can avoid risks that come from neglecting the foundation. 
strain at gnats and swallow camels

used to describe the act of focusing excessively on small or insignificant details while ignoring or overlooking much larger and more important matters

Ne t'attarde pas sur les petits détails en ignorant les grands problèmes

Ne t'attarde pas sur les petits détails en ignorant les grands problèmes

Ex: Instead of wasting time arguing about trivial matters, we need to focus on the real problems at hand.  We can't afford to strain at gnats and swallow camels. 
while the grass grows, the (horse|steed) starves

used to warn against neglecting immediate needs and responsibilities in favor of long-term aspirations, as doing so can lead to negative consequences

Ne néglige pas un besoin urgent pour un objectif lointain

Ne néglige pas un besoin urgent pour un objectif lointain

Ex: The parent who put off talking to their child about a serious issue found that the situation had escalated beyond their control - they had been too hesitant to act and suffered the consequences of while the grass grows the horse starves. 
eagles {not} catch flies

used to imply that people of high status or intelligence do not waste their time on trivial matters or insignificant people

Les personnes importantes ne perdent pas leur temps avec des choses insignifiantes

Les personnes importantes ne perdent pas leur temps avec des choses insignifiantes

Ex: The respected judge did not involve himself in minor legal disputes, as the saying goes, eagles never catch flies, but instead focused on upholding the law and maintaining justice. 
the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing

used to suggest that seemingly minor or insignificant things can be the root of significant problems or mischief

Un grand problème peut commencer par une petite chose

Un grand problème peut commencer par une petite chose

Ex: The seemingly harmless prank ended up causing a lot of trouble, proving that the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing. 
it is idle to swallow the cow and choke on the tail

used to imply that it is unwise to take on a task or challenge without being fully prepared to handle all of its components and potential consequences

N'entreprends pas une tâche si tu ne peux pas en gérer tous les aspects

N'entreprends pas une tâche si tu ne peux pas en gérer tous les aspects

Ex: Mary wanted to run a marathon without training properly, but her coach warned her that it was idle to swallow the cow and choke on the tail. 
do not lose sight of the forest for the trees

used to emphasize that one should not become so focused on small details that one loses sight of the bigger picture or the main goal

Ne te perds pas dans les détails au point d'oublier l'objectif principal

Ne te perds pas dans les détails au point d'oublier l'objectif principal

Ex: The project manager reminded her team to focus on the project goals and not get sidetracked by minor issues, emphasizing the importance of not losing sight of the forest for the trees. 
better one house spoiled than two

used to imply that it is better to sacrifice one thing to prevent the destruction or damage of two things, emphasizing the importance of making tough choices and prioritizing what is most valuable

Il vaut parfois mieux sacrifier une chose pour éviter d'en perdre deux

Il vaut parfois mieux sacrifier une chose pour éviter d'en perdre deux

Ex: I had to end my partnership with my friend, but it was better one house spoiled than two - if we had continued to work together, it would have ruined our friendship and our business. 
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