Meaning of the word "better half an egg than an empty shell" in English
What does "better half an egg than an empty shell" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
better half an egg than an empty shell
US /ˈbetər hæf æn eɡ ðæn æn ˈempti ʃel/
UK /ˈbetə hɑːf ən eɡ ðən ən ˈempti ʃel/
Idiom
it is better to have a small amount of something than to have nothing at all
Example:
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The pay for the freelance gig is low, but better half an egg than an empty shell.
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I only won ten dollars, but better half an egg than an empty shell.