Meaning of the word "a bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept" in English
What does "a bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept
US /ə bæd ˈkʌstəm ɪz laɪk ə ɡʊd keɪk, ˈbɛtər ˈbroʊkən ðæn kɛpt/
UK /ə bæd ˈkʌstəm ɪz laɪk ə ɡʊd keɪk, ˈbɛtə ˈbrəʊkən ðæn kɛpt/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that harmful traditions or habits should be abandoned rather than maintained
Example:
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We should stop this outdated tradition; remember, a bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept.
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I know it's how we've always done it, but a bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept.