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Resultat och Påverkan - Effektivitet

Upptäck hur engelska ordspråk som "ett dåligt gjort arbete måste göras två gånger" och "krigsråd slåss aldrig" skildrar effektivitet på engelska.

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you do not fatten a pig by weighing it

used to imply that monitoring or measuring something is not enough to achieve progress or improvement, and that action and changes are necessary for tangible results

Att bara mäta skapar inga framsteg

Att bara mäta skapar inga framsteg

Ex: In a business where sales are declining, it's important for the owners to take action to improve the situation rather than just analyzing the numbers.  As the saying goes, you do not fatten a pig by weighing it. 
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he travels (the|) fastest who travels alone

used to imply that individuals who are self-reliant and self-sufficient can make decisions and take action more quickly than those who need to consult with or depend on others

En självständig person kan fatta beslut och agera snabbare

En självständig person kan fatta beslut och agera snabbare

Ex: She was hesitant to start her own business without a partner, but I reminded her that he travels fastest who travels alone.  She realized that she could make decisions more quickly and efficiently on her own. 
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a short horse is soon curried

used to imply that a task or job that is relatively small or easy to do can be completed quickly and with minimal effort

En liten och enkel uppgift blir snabbt klar

En liten och enkel uppgift blir snabbt klar

Ex: Painting a small room took me only an afternoon, demonstrating that a short horse is soon curried, since it was a simple, straightforward job. 
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a work ill done must be twice done

used to emphasize that if a task or work is done poorly or inadequately, it will require additional effort and time to correct or redo it properly

Dåligt utfört arbete måste göras om

Dåligt utfört arbete måste göras om

Ex: A student who skims through a reading assignment and misses important details may struggle to understand the material and end up having to read it again.  A work ill done must be twice done. 
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better one house spoiled than two

used to highlight the idea that investing energy and effort into a single endeavor can yield better results than dividing efforts across multiple tasks or projects

Det är bättre att fokusera på en sak än att sprida ansträngningen på flera

Det är bättre att fokusera på en sak än att sprida ansträngningen på flera

Ex: A company that focuses its resources on one product or service is more likely to achieve success than one that tries to offer too many options.  Better one house spoiled than two. 
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better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

used to imply that it is wise to be prepared and have resources available, even if they may not be needed immediately, rather than facing a situation without the necessary tools or resources

Det är bättre att vara förberedd än att behöva något och sakna det

Det är bättre att vara förberedd än att behöva något och sakna det

Ex: I packed an extra jacket for the camping trip.  You never know when the temperature might drop, and it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. 
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busiest men have the most leisure

used to suggest that being busy can actually lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness, allowing people to get more done in less time and enjoy more leisure time as a result

Upptagna människor använder ofta tiden effektivare och hinner mer

Upptagna människor använder ofta tiden effektivare och hinner mer

Ex: The successful CEO always seems to have time for his hobbies and family, despite running a large company.  It's true what they say, the busiest men have the most leisure. 
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councils of war never fight

used to suggest that too much planning and discussion can lead to inaction or delay

För mycket planering och diskussion kan hindra handling

För mycket planering och diskussion kan hindra handling

Ex: We spent so much time in meetings discussing our strategy that we missed our window of opportunity - councils of war never fight, I suppose. 
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less is more
less is more
[Mening]

used to imply that simplicity and minimalism are often more effective, aesthetically pleasing, or efficient than complexity or excess

Enkelhet är ofta effektivare än komplexitet och överflöd

Enkelhet är ofta effektivare än komplexitet och överflöd

Ex: In cooking, it's often better to use fewer ingredients and let the natural flavors shine through.  Less is more, as the saying goes. 
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why keep a dog and bark yourself

used to suggest that if someone else is available or paid to do a task, it is not efficient or worthwhile for one to do it

Om någon annan ansvarar för uppgiften behöver du inte göra den själv

Om någon annan ansvarar för uppgiften behöver du inte göra den själv

Ex: The CEO hired a new assistant but then continued to do all the administrative work herself.  Her employees thought, "Why keep a dog and bark yourself?" 
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the worth of a thing is what it will bring

used to suggest that the true value of an item, service, or idea is determined by what people are willing to pay for it

En saks värde är vad människor är villiga att betala för den

En saks värde är vad människor är villiga att betala för den

Ex: The artist was pleased when her painting sold for a high price at the gallery.  It proved that the worth of a thing is what it will bring. 
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all is well that ends well

used to imply that as long as a situation or event has a successful or satisfactory conclusion, any difficulties or problems that occurred along the way are ultimately unimportant

Om det slutar väl spelar svårigheterna på vägen mindre roll

Om det slutar väl spelar svårigheterna på vägen mindre roll

Ex: The company faced some setbacks in the development of their new product, but all is well that ends well as it became a best-seller and generated huge profits. 
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an hour in the morning is worth two in the evening

used to imply that starting the day early with a clear mind can lead to greater productivity and accomplishment than the same amount of time spent later in the day

Arbete på morgonen är ofta mer produktivt än senare på dagen

Arbete på morgonen är ofta mer produktivt än senare på dagen

Ex: The manager scheduled important meetings for the morning, as he understood that an hour in the morning is worth two in the evening, and it was the best time to make important decisions. 
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