Meaning of the word "better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us" in English
What does "better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us
US /ˈbetər ə ˈlɪtəl ˈfaɪər tu wɔːrm ʌs ðæn ə ɡreɪt wʌn tu bɜːrn ʌs/
UK /ˈbetər ə ˈlɪtl ˈfaɪə tu wɔːm ʌs ðæn ə ɡreɪt wʌn tu bɜːn ʌs/
Idiom
it is better to have a small amount of something beneficial and safe than a large amount that could be dangerous or destructive
Example:
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He chose a modest salary with job security, believing that better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us.
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Don't invest all your money in that risky stock; remember, better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us.