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.

build a better mousetrap

To invent something that improves upon an existing object or concept. You don't have to try so hard to build a better mousetrap—just design what interests you and see what happens.

the only free cheese is in the mousetrap

proverb Nothing is truly free. Everything comes with conditions, however hidden or unseen. A: "There's no way this service is actually free—they have to make money somehow. The only free cheese is in the mousetrap." B: "Yeah, I bet this is only a free trial and that they'll charge your account once it's up."

build a better mousetrap

to develop or invent something superior to a device that is widely used. (From the old saying, "If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door.") Harry thought he could build a better mousetrap, but everything he "invented" had already been thought of.

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’.

better mousetrap, (if one can) build a

A minor but important improvement will bring fame and fortune. This idea came from a speech Ralph Waldo Emerson made in 1871 and quoted (or misquoted) by Mrs. Sarah S. B. Yule. Emerson allegedly said, “If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbor . . . the world will make a beaten path to his door.”

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释义	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 build a better mousetrap To invent something that improves upon an existing object or concept. 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, build, mousetrap the only free cheese is in the mousetrap proverb Nothing is truly free. Everything comes with conditions, however hidden or unseen. A: "There's no way this service is actually free—they have to make money somehow. The only free cheese is in the mousetrap." B: "Yeah, I bet this is only a free trial and that they'll charge your account once it's up." See also: cheese, free, mousetrap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. build a better mousetrap to develop or invent something superior to a device that is widely used. (From the old saying, "If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door.") Harry thought he could build a better mousetrap, but everything he "invented" had already been thought of. See also: better, build, mousetrap McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. 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 better mousetrap, (if one can) build a A minor but important improvement will bring fame and fortune. This idea came from a speech Ralph Waldo Emerson made in 1871 and quoted (or misquoted) by Mrs. Sarah S. B. Yule. Emerson allegedly said, “If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbor . . . the world will make a beaten path to his door.” See also: better, build, one The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a better 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 \| The Mousetrap is at Venue Cymru, Llandudno from August 12-17. Suspect everyone as The Mousetrap hits road The Mousetrap opens in Leeds on Tuesday, August 26, with Helen Clapp and Michael Fenner in the lead roles and heading a new cast. Long-serving Mousetrap still pulling them in; Theatre Anne Kavanagh (Mrs Boyle), Ryan Saunders (Christopher Wren) and Christo-\|pher Gilling (Major Metcalf ) in The Mousetrap. Mousetrap to return as tour is extended; What's On Editor GORDON BARR previews The Mousetrap, which is coming to Newcastle There's a reason for Trotter's elaborately fabricated method to find the killer, but his verbally profuse deductive musings work against the claustrophobic tension that "The Mousetrap'' depends on to keep the audience consistently on edge. Stageloft's 'Mousetrap' keeps audience guessing We are getting to see Ghost, the award-winning musical, based on the hit Patrick Swayze film, just a year after its West End debut, while we've been waiting 60 years to see Agatha Christie's classic thriller The Mousetrap. Curtain goes up on shows for erveryone A self-conscious cleverness in the pedestrian denouement of The Mousetrap exemplifies the problem. Mousetrap mystery \| The Mousetrap is at New Theatre, Cardiff from tomorrow until Saturday. MOUSETRAP HITS BIG 60 She gave generously him The Mousetrap for his ninth birthday. Springing the Trap; Classic Agatha Christie drama in tour date Though building--whether mousetraps, bridges, or castles--signifies constructing an edifice, it first requires all the processes of designing, permissions, materials, and financing the mousetrap of the moment. (Building) a better mousetrap The letter sent from Bermuda and dated September 1957 holds the message: "Dear Agatha Christie, much as it pains me I really must congratulate you on The Mousetrap breaking the long run record. Noel Coward's congratulatory telegram to Agatha Christie discovered He added, "If you've got a really good mousetrap figured out, it's a great market. Smashburger undaunted by crowded field As its title might suggest, The Myth of the Mousetrap is more a book of insights than a step-by-step guide to success, though it does take you through the five steps of effective presentation. Inventors need to know how to win friends and influence people. This book should help Carefully pull back the mousetrap lever (watch your fingers!). Marshmallow launcher 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? Through our magazine and our other outlets, we will continue to identify the young entrepreneur who has, indeed, discovered how to build the better mousetrap. In fact, it might just turn out to be you.--The Editors Hot opportunities, young entrepreneurs
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