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「料理人が多すぎるとスープが台無しになる」や「他人のために穴を掘る者は自分自身に落ちる」など、逆効果を表すイギリスのことわざを見てみましょう。

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a green winter makes a fat churchyard

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

緑の冬が肥大した教会の庭を作る

緑の冬が肥大した教会の庭を作る

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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

ハームウォッチ、ハームキャッチ

ハームウォッチ、ハームキャッチ

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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

意欲のある馬に刺激を与えないでください

意欲のある馬に刺激を与えないでください

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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

足を下ろすのが怖い親には、つま先で踏んでしまう子供がよくいます。

足を下ろすのが怖い親には、つま先で踏んでしまう子供がよくいます。

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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

ピッチャーは頻繁に井戸に行くので、ついに井戸が壊れてしまいました

ピッチャーは頻繁に井戸に行くので、ついに井戸が壊れてしまいました

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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

火に油を注ぐことは火を消す方法ではない

火に油を注ぐことは火を消す方法ではない

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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

料理人が多すぎるとスープがダメになる

料理人が多すぎるとスープがダメになる

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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

何事も多すぎると何の役にも立たない

何事も多すぎると何の役にも立たない

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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

2人の男の子は半分男の子ですが、3人の男の子はまったく男の子ではありません

2人の男の子は半分男の子ですが、3人の男の子はまったく男の子ではありません

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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

酋長が多すぎるが、インディアンが足りない

酋長が多すぎるが、インディアンが足りない

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