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Qualità - Importanza e priorità

Esplora i proverbi inglesi sull'importanza e la priorità con detti come "le aquile non catturano mai le mosche" e "sforza i moscerini e ingoia i cammelli".

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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

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Definizione e Significato di "the head and feet keep warm, the rest will take no harm"
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

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Definizione e Significato di "strain at gnats and swallow camels"
while the grass grows, the horse starves

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

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Definizione e Significato di "while the grass grows, the (horse|steed) 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

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Definizione e Significato di "eagles {not} catch flies"
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

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Definizione e Significato di "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

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Definizione e Significato di "it is 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

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Definizione e Significato di "do not lose sight of the forest for the trees"
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