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a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men
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a little of what you fancy does you good
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better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us
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better late than never
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eat at pleasure, drink with measure
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enough is as good as a feast
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the half is better than the whole
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honey in excess is no longer sweet
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it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not (to) skin it
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keep no more cats than can catch mice
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there is measure in all things
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eat to live, not live to eat
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little and often fills the purse
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life is hard by the yard, but by the inch life is a cinch
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moderation in all things
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meat and mass never hindered man
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all work and no play makes Jack (become) a dull boy
a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men
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/ɐ lˈɪɾəl nˈɑːnsəns nˈaʊ ænd ðˈɛn ɪz tʃˈɛɹɪʃt baɪ ðə wˈaɪsəst mˈɛn/
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used to imply that taking a break from serious matters to enjoy some playfulness can be beneficial and even wise

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The CEO held occasional company events that were lighthearted and fun, as he believed that a little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men, and that it helped to foster a positive work culture.
a little of what you fancy does you good
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/ɐ lˈɪɾəl ʌv wˌʌt juː fˈænsi dˈʌz juː ɡˈʊd/
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used to suggest that indulging in small amounts of something enjoyable or desired can have positive effects on one's well-being, emphasizing the value of moderation

better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us
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/bˈɛɾɚɹ ɐ lˈɪɾəl fˈaɪɚ tə wˈɔːɹm ˌʌs ðˌænə ɡɹˈeɪt wˈʌn tə bˈɜːn ˌʌs/
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used to imply that it is better to have a modest or moderate amount of something than to have too much of it, which may lead to negative consequences or harm

better late than never
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/bˈɛɾɚ lˈeɪt ðɐn nˈɛvɚ/
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used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

eat at pleasure, drink with measure
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/ˈiːt æt plˈɛʒɚ dɹˈɪŋk wɪð mˈɛʒɚ/
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used to advise that it is acceptable to indulge in eating to one's satisfaction, but it is important to control alcohol intake to avoid harmful effects on one's health

enough is as good as a feast
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/ɪnˈʌf ɪz æz ɡˈʊd æz ɐ fˈiːst/
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used to suggest that having just enough of something is preferable to having too much of it, emphasizing the value of moderation and contentment over excess

the half is better than the whole
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/ðə hˈæf ɪz bˈɛɾɚ ðɐn ðə hˈoʊl/
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used to suggest that having a smaller portion of something can be more beneficial or valuable and less overwhelming or burdensome than having the entire thing

honey in excess is no longer sweet
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/hˈʌni ɪn ɛksˈɛs ɪz nˌoʊ lˈɑːŋɡɚ swˈiːt/
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used to imply that even the most pleasurable or enjoyable things can lose their appeal if they are overindulged in or taken to extremes

it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not (to) skin it
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/ɪt ɪz pˈɑːɹt əvə ɡˈʊd ʃˈɛpɚd tə ʃˈɪɹ hɪz flˈɑːk nˌɑːt tʊ skˈɪn ɪt/
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used to emphasize that a good leader takes care of those they are responsible for, by taking only what is necessary and not exploiting or harming them

keep no more cats than can catch mice
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/kˈiːp nˈoʊmˌoːɹ kˈæts ðɐn kæn kˈætʃ mˈaɪs/
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used to suggest that one should not keep more resources, tools, or employees than are necessary to accomplish a task or objective, as it can be wasteful and inefficient

there is measure in all things
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/ðɛɹ ɪz mˈɛʒɚɹ ɪn ˈɔːl θˈɪŋz/
реченняProverb

used to emphasize that moderation and balance are important in all aspects of life

eat to live, not live to eat
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/ˈiːt tə lˈɪv nˌɑːt lˈaɪv tʊ ˈiːt/
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used to emphasize the importance of moderation in eating and treating food as fuel for the body rather than a source of constant pleasure or comfort

little and often fills the purse
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/lˈɪɾəl ænd ˈɔfən fˈɪlz ðə pˈɜːs/
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used to advise that consistent, small efforts can lead to significant results over time, as regular small savings can accumulate to create a considerable amount of wealth

life is hard by the yard, but by the inch life is a cinch
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/lˈaɪf ɪz hˈɑːɹd baɪ ðə jˈɑːɹd bˌʌt baɪ ðɪ ˈɪntʃ lˈaɪf ɪz ɐ sˈɪntʃ/
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used to suggest that when faced with difficult tasks or challenges, it is easier to tackle them in small, manageable steps rather than trying to handle everything at once

moderation in all things
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/mˌɑːdɚɹˈeɪʃən ɪn ˈɔːl θˈɪŋz/
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used to imply that excess or deficiency in any area can lead to negative consequences, and that finding a proper balance is the key to a healthy and fulfilling life

meat and mass never hindered man
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/mˈiːt ænd mˈæs nˈɛvɚ hˈɪndɚd mˈæn/
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used to imply that it is possible to find a balance between satisfying material needs and nurturing one's spiritual or emotional well-being

all work and no play makes Jack (become) a dull boy
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/ˈɔːl wˈɜːk ænd nˈoʊ plˈeɪ mˌeɪks dʒˈæk bɪkˌʌm ɐ dˈʌl bˈɔɪ/
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used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

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