Meaning of the word "a good archer is not known by his arrows but by his aim" in English
What does "a good archer is not known by his arrows but by his aim" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a good archer is not known by his arrows but by his aim
US /ə ɡʊd ˈɑːrtʃər ɪz nɑːt noʊn baɪ hɪz ˈæroʊz bʌt baɪ hɪz eɪm/
UK /ə ɡʊd ˈɑːtʃə rɪz nɒt nəʊn baɪ hɪz ˈærəʊz bʌt baɪ hɪz eɪm/
Phrase
a proverb meaning that success depends on skill and judgment rather than the tools or equipment one uses
Example:
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He has the most expensive camera, but his photos are poor; remember, a good archer is not known by his arrows but by his aim.
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Stop blaming your software for the mistakes; a good archer is not known by his arrows but by his aim.