a better mousetrap

Something that improves upon an existing object or concept. Typically used in the phrase "build a better mousetrap." You don't have to try so hard to build a better mousetrap—just design what interests you and see what happens.

a better mousetrap

an improved version of a well-known article.

This expression comes from an observation attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1889 , though also claimed by Elbert Hubbard : ‘If a man write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbour, tho' he build his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door’.

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释义	a better mousetrap a better mousetrap Something that improves upon an existing object or concept. Typically used in the phrase "build a better mousetrap." You don't have to try so hard to build a better mousetrap—just design what interests you and see what happens. See also: better, mousetrap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a better mousetrap an improved version of a well-known article. This expression comes from an observation attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1889 , though also claimed by Elbert Hubbard : ‘If a man write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbour, tho' he build his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door’. See also: better, mousetrap Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: mousetrap better mousetrap, (if one can) build a build a better mousetrap build build in build out of build out of (something) built fools build houses and wise men live in them build down References in periodicals archive Not long ago, a person might have invented a better mousetrap, advertised through print and media -'Better mousetraps for sale'-and waited for the world to beat a path to the company door. Filipino creativity and entrepreneurship Synopsis: In the pages of "Inventing a Better Mousetrap: 200 Years of American History in the Amazing World of Patent Models", readers will learn about the role that patent models played in American history--and even learn to build their own replicas! Inventing a Better Mousetrap A better mousetrap I have not; the hand at rhyme is what I've Career Track You've heard the adage: "If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door." Widely employed as a metaphor for invention and innovation, the mousetrap grabs hold of the truth. (Building) a better mousetrap Has Winchester Industries Built A Better Mousetrap? Replacement Windows: Heart Land is Ohio's New Distributor of Bristol Windows Washington, June 6 (ANI): Housewives can now have a good night's sleep - scientists have created a better mousetrap when it comes to repelling mosquitoes. Researchers create better mosquito repellent I guess the world needs another burger concept about like it needs a better mousetrap. But the comparison only goes so far. Smashburger undaunted by crowded field "It's the indies that are the ones who figure out how to build a better mousetrap," he says. The indies' avenger: Troma topper and new IFTA chair has a plan for the future Ralph Waldo Emerson said that if you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door. The triumph of look-say: dumbing-down reading instruction Building a better mousetrap can be a daunting task, especially since the one on the market since 1897 already has a kill rate of 80%-plus, which in itself would seem impossible to surpass. A new hybrid mousetrap? IN TECHNOLOGY, IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO build a better mousetrap. So what separates the dreamer from the innovator? Masters of technology: these innovators combine inspiration with raw talent to create some of the world's most revolutionary technologies John Dixon, Computime managing director, said: "Royce Lingerie's success is concrete proof of the maxim that if you build a better mousetrap the world will beat a path to your door." Expanding success I suspect it's American in origin, and it was certainly an American, Ralph Waldo Emerson, who shaped that inventor's mantra: "If you can build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door." New valves come full circle on a scooter; motorcycling Don't tell Forrest that he can't invent a better mousetrap because he just might prove you wrong. Get it in gear: a compendium of hot, new football equipment Part of the problem is that the development industry suffers from what I call the "better mousetrap syndrome", the belief that if you build a better mousetrap the world will beat a path to your door. Building a global image
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