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Egenskaper - Kvalitet & prestanda

Utforska engelska ordspråk om kvalitet och prestanda, inklusive "en sprucken klocka kan aldrig låta bra" och "bra frö ger en bra skörd".

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a cracked bell can never sound well

used to imply that something that is damaged or flawed will never work properly, regardless of its other qualities or potential, as the flaw can significantly impact its effectiveness

en sprucken klocka kan aldrig låta bra

en sprucken klocka kan aldrig låta bra

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[Mening]
a diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect

used to suggest that something of high value, even with a minor imperfection, is more desirable than something ordinary or mundane that is perfect

en diamant med ett fel är bättre än en vanlig sten som är perfekt

en diamant med ett fel är bättre än en vanlig sten som är perfekt

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[Mening]
a good tale is none the worse for being told twice

used to suggest that a good story is timeless and can be enjoyed and appreciated regardless of how many times it is repeated

en bra berättelse är inte desto sämre för att bli berättad två gånger

en bra berättelse är inte desto sämre för att bli berättad två gånger

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[Mening]
cheapest is (often) (the) dearest

used to imply that opting for the least expensive option can end up being the most expensive in the long run, as it may require further expenses to fix problems or replace low-quality goods

[Mening]
good seed makes (for) a good crop

used to suggest that starting with high-quality materials or resources leads to better outcomes and long-term success

bra frö ger en bra skörd

bra frö ger en bra skörd

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[Mening]
(a) good wine needs no bush

used to suggest that something of high quality or value does not require advertising or promotion, as its excellence is apparent

ett gott vin behöver ingen buske

ett gott vin behöver ingen buske

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[Mening]
if you want something done right , (you might as well) do it yourself

used to suggest that to ensure a task is completed to a high standard, it is best to undertake it oneself rather than relying on others

[Mening]
if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well

used to imply that important tasks or activities deserve one's full effort and attention to ensure a successful outcome

[Mening]
small is beautiful

used to imply that small or simple things can be just as significant and admirable as large or complex things, emphasizing that worth or quality is not necessarily linked to size or complexity

[Mening]
good and quickly seldom meet

used to war that it is difficult to achieve both speed and high quality simultaneously, suggesting that a focus on one may come at the expense of the other

bra och snabbt träffas sällan

bra och snabbt träffas sällan

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[Mening]
good things (tend to) come in small packages

used to suggest that something small can have great value or significance, and that one should not judge the worth of something based solely on its size or outward appearance

bra saker brukar komma i små förpackningar

bra saker brukar komma i små förpackningar

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[Mening]
jack of all trades is a master of none

used to imply that a person who tries to do many different things may not become excellent or an expert in any one thing

jack of all trades är ingen mästare

jack of all trades är ingen mästare

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[Mening]
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