Meaning of the word "half a loaf is better than no bread" in English
What does "half a loaf is better than no bread" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
half a loaf is better than no bread
US /hæf ə loʊf ɪz ˈbetər ðæn noʊ bred/
UK /hɑːf ə ləʊf ɪz ˈbetə ðæn nəʊ bred/
Idiom
getting less than what one wants is better than getting nothing at all
Example:
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The pay raise was small, but half a loaf is better than no bread.
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I only got a part-time job, but half a loaf is better than no bread.