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/
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Idiom

it is better to have some protection or a poor refuge than to have none at all

Example:
The old shed isn't much, but a bad bush is better than the open field when it starts to rain.
He took the low-paying job because a bad bush is better than the open field.