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Resultat och Påverkan - Omvänd Effekt

Dyka ner i engelska ordspråk som skildrar omvända effekter, som "för många kockar förstör soppan" och "den som gräver en grop åt andra, faller själv däri".

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a green (winter|Yule) makes a fat churchyard

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

För mycket bekvämlighet kan få dåliga följder

För mycket bekvämlighet kan få dåliga följder

Ex: The company's success during a period of economic growth led to complacency and overconfidence, ultimately leading to its downfall - as the proverb goes, a green winter makes a fat churchyard. 
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(best|perfect) 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

Strävan efter perfektion kan hindra ett bra resultat

Strävan efter perfektion kan hindra ett bra resultat

Ex: The writer who spends too much time trying to achieve the perfect sentence or paragraph may never finish their work, illustrating how best is the enemy of good. 
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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

Den som skadar andra kan själv bli skadad

Den som skadar andra kan själv bli skadad

Ex: Bullies who enjoy hurting others should be careful because harm watch, harm catch - they may end up getting hurt themselves. 
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(never|do not) 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

Pressa inte någon som redan är motiverad för hårt

Pressa inte någon som redan är motiverad för hårt

Ex: When it comes to training a new employee, it's important to remember that you should never spur a willing horse, as they are already motivated to learn and pushing them too hard may cause them to burn out. 
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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

Föräldrar som inte sätter gränser kan förlora barnens respekt

Föräldrar som inte sätter gränser kan förlora barnens respekt

Ex: The parents who never say "no" to their children and fail to establish boundaries may find themselves with children who are entitled.  Jut as the saying goes, parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. 
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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

Att förlita sig för mycket på samma metod kan till slut göra den ineffektiv

Att förlita sig för mycket på samma metod kan till slut göra den ineffektiv

Ex: The company that relies too heavily on a single product or service may be vulnerable to market changes or competition, demonstrating how the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last. 
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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

Att förvärra ett problem är inget sätt att lösa det

Att förvärra ett problem är inget sätt att lösa det

Ex: If you are dealing with a difficult or angry person, it's important to listen to their concerns and try to find common ground, rather than getting defensive or confrontational, as pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it. 
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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

För många inblandade kan göra arbetet rörigt och ineffektivt

För många inblandade kan göra arbetet rörigt och ineffektivt

Ex: It’s important to have a clear leader; too many cooks spoil the broth when everyone tries to lead. 
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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

Även något bra kan bli skadligt i överdrift

Även något bra kan bli skadligt i överdrift

Ex: The athlete who trains excessively without proper rest and recovery may end up injuring themselves, proving how too much of anything is good for nothing. 
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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

För många personer på samma uppgift kan skapa förvirring och minska effektiviteten

För många personer på samma uppgift kan skapa förvirring och minska effektiviteten

Ex: The group of students working on the assignment found that adding more people to the team only led to confusion and inefficiency, proving how two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all. 
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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

Ibland är lösningen värre än själva problemet

Ibland är lösningen värre än själva problemet

Ex: The side effects of a medication may be worse than the symptoms of the illness it was intended to treat, showing how the cure is worse than the disease. 
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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

Den som vill skada andra kan själv drabbas av samma sak

Den som vill skada andra kan själv drabbas av samma sak

Ex: The coworker who intentionally sabotages a colleague's project may find themselves facing similar setbacks in their own work, showing how he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself. 
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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

För många ledare och för få utförare skapar förvirring och långsamt arbete

För många ledare och för få utförare skapar förvirring och långsamt arbete

Ex: The company was struggling because there were too many chiefs and not enough Indians to carry out the work. 
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