Meaning of the word "anger is the one thing made better by delay" in English
What does "anger is the one thing made better by delay" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
anger is the one thing made better by delay
US /ˈæŋ.ɡɚ ɪz ðə wʌn θɪŋ meɪd ˈbet̬.ɚ baɪ dɪˈleɪ/
UK /ˈæŋ.ɡə rɪz ðə wʌn θɪŋ meɪd ˈbet.ə baɪ dɪˈleɪ/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that waiting before reacting to something that makes you angry allows you to calm down and respond more rationally
Example:
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I wanted to send a nasty email immediately, but I remembered that anger is the one thing made better by delay.
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Before you confront him, take a walk; anger is the one thing made better by delay.