half a loaf is better than none

Meaning: Getting part of what you want is better than getting nothing.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “They only raised half the money, but half a loaf is better than none.”

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: A proverb recorded in English from the 16th century, in John Heywood's collection.

Equivalents in other languages

Afrikaans: 'n Halwe eier is beter as 'n leë dop — literally: Half an egg is better than an empty shell

an army marches on its stomach — People cannot work well without food.
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Pédaler dans la semoule — To be confused and getting nowhere.
Raconter des salades — To tell lies or tall tales.
En faire tout un fromage — To make a big deal out of nothing.

have a big mouth — To talk too much, especially about things that should be kept secret.
come down hard on someone — To punish or criticize someone severely.
when it rains, it pours — Bad things tend to happen together.
like a headless chicken — In a frantic, disorganized way.
a bundle of nerves — A very anxious or nervous person.
light-fingered — Tending to steal.

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