Meaning of the word "a bow long bent grows weak" in English
What does "a bow long bent grows weak" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a bow long bent grows weak
US /ə boʊ lɔŋ bɛnt groʊz wik/
UK /ə bəʊ lɒŋ bɛnt ɡrəʊz wiːk/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that constant work or tension without rest leads to exhaustion or loss of effectiveness
Example:
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You need to take a vacation; remember that a bow long bent grows weak.
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He suffered a burnout because he forgot that a bow long bent grows weak.