Meaning of the word "distant water will not quench your immediate thirst" in English
What does "distant water will not quench your immediate thirst" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
distant water will not quench your immediate thirst
US /ˈdɪstənt ˈwɔtər wɪl nɑt kwɛntʃ jʊər ɪˈmidiət θɜrst/
UK /ˈdɪstənt ˈwɔːtə wɪl nɒt kwɛntʃ jɔːr ɪˈmiːdiət θɜːst/
Idiom
a slow or remote remedy cannot solve an urgent or immediate problem
Example:
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Promising a bonus next year is useless when I need rent money now; distant water will not quench your immediate thirst.
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The government's long-term plan is good, but distant water will not quench your immediate thirst for the starving population.