discretion is the better part of valor

Related to discretion is the better part of valor: along the lines, come a long way, take a back seat

discretion is the better part of valor

proverb Caution is more important than bravery. The expression emphasizes the importance of being cautious and reserving acts of bravery for when they are actually needed. I know you want to try that risky skateboard jump, but remember that discretion is the better part of valor.

Discretion is the better part of valor.

Prov. It is good to be brave, but it is also good to be careful.; If you are careful, you will not get into situations that require you to be brave. Son: Can I go hang gliding with my friends? Father: No. Son: But they'll say I'm chicken if I don't go! Father: Discretion is the better part of valor, and I'd rather have them call you chicken than risk your life.

discretion is the better part of valor

It is better to be prudent than merely courageous, as in I'm signing up for the easy course first; discretion is the better part of valor. This proverb, a synonym of look before you leap, was first recorded in 1477. Charles Churchill put it in poetic form: "Even in a hero's heart, Discretion is the better part" ( The Ghost, 1762). Shakespeare also used a form of it: "The better part of valor is discretion" ( 1 Henry IV, 5:4).

discretion is the better part of valour

it's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. proverb

See also: better, discretion, of, part, valour

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diˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalour

(British English) (American English diˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalor) (saying) you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risksThis comes from Shakespeare’s play Henry IV.

See also: better, discretion, of, part, valour

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释义	discretion is the better part of valor Related to discretion is the better part of valor: along the lines, come a long way, take a back seat discretion is the better part of valor proverb Caution is more important than bravery. The expression emphasizes the importance of being cautious and reserving acts of bravery for when they are actually needed. I know you want to try that risky skateboard jump, but remember that discretion is the better part of valor. See also: better, discretion, of, part Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Discretion is the better part of valor. Prov. It is good to be brave, but it is also good to be careful.; If you are careful, you will not get into situations that require you to be brave. Son: Can I go hang gliding with my friends? Father: No. Son: But they'll say I'm chicken if I don't go! Father: Discretion is the better part of valor, and I'd rather have them call you chicken than risk your life. See also: better, discretion, of, part McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. discretion is the better part of valor It is better to be prudent than merely courageous, as in I'm signing up for the easy course first; discretion is the better part of valor. This proverb, a synonym of look before you leap, was first recorded in 1477. Charles Churchill put it in poetic form: "Even in a hero's heart, Discretion is the better part" ( The Ghost, 1762). Shakespeare also used a form of it: "The better part of valor is discretion" ( 1 Henry IV, 5:4). See also: better, discretion, of, part The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. discretion is the better part of valour it's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. proverb See also: better, discretion, of, part, valour Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary diˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalour (British English) (American English diˌscretion is the ˌbetter part of ˈvalor) (saying) you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risksThis comes from Shakespeare’s play Henry IV. See also: better, discretion, of, part, valour Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: discretion is the better part of valour valour teach a man to fish village it takes a village commend (someone) for (something) commend for the best-laid plans the best-laid plans of mice and men best-laid plans go astray, the
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