Meaning of the word "a bad bush is better than the open field" in English
What does "a bad bush is better than the open field" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a bad bush is better than the open field
US /ə bæd bʊʃ ɪz ˈbetər ðæn ði ˈoʊpən fiːld/
UK /ə bæd bʊʃ ɪz ˈbetə ðæn ði ˈəʊpən fiːld/
Idiom
it is better to have some protection or a poor refuge than to have none at all
Example:
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The old shed isn't much, but a bad bush is better than the open field when it starts to rain.
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He took the low-paying job because a bad bush is better than the open field.