Meaning of the word "burn not your house to fright away the mice" in English
What does "burn not your house to fright away the mice" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
burn not your house to fright away the mice
US /bɜrn nɑt jɔr haʊs tu fraɪt əˈweɪ ðə maɪs/
UK /bɜːn nɒt jɔː haʊs tuː fraɪt əˈweɪ ðə maɪs/
Idiom
do not use excessive or self-destructive measures to solve a minor problem
Example:
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Quitting your job just because of one annoying coworker is like burning not your house to fright away the mice.
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Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut is a classic case of burning not your house to fright away the mice.