Meaning of the word "it is good to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy" in English
What does "it is good to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it is good to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy
US /ɪt ɪz ɡʊd tu meɪk ə brɪdʒ ʌv ɡoʊld tu ə ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈen.ə.mi/
UK /ɪt ɪz ɡʊd tu meɪk ə brɪdʒ ɒv ɡəʊld tu ə ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈen.ə.mi/
Idiom
it is wise to provide a retreating enemy with an easy way to escape, rather than forcing them to fight desperately
Example:
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Instead of cornering the competitor, the CEO decided it is good to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy by offering a generous buyout.
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The general allowed the rebels to retreat, knowing it is good to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy to avoid further bloodshed.