something that you say which means it is better to take what you are offered, even if it is less than you wanted, because it is better than nothing.

I only got half the salary rise I asked for, but I took it anyway on the grounds that half a loaf is better than none.

• wrestle with
• wrestle with something
• wring hands
• wring out of
• wring out of someone
• wring something out of
• wring something out of someone
• wring your hands
• write in
• write in something
• write off
• write off something
• write on the back of a postage stamp
• write someone off
• write something off
• write something on the back of a postage stamp
• write up
• write up something
• writing is on the wall
• writing on the wall
• writ large
• written all over face
• written all over your face
• written in the stars
• wrong side of the tracks