Meaning of the word "meat and mass never hindered man" in English
What does "meat and mass never hindered man" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
meat and mass never hindered man
US /miːt ænd mæs ˈnɛvər ˈhɪndərd mæn/
UK /miːt ənd mæs ˈnɛvə ˈhɪndəd mæn/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that taking time to eat and attend to spiritual or essential duties (like Mass) does not waste time or prevent progress
Example:
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Don't skip your lunch to finish the report; remember, meat and mass never hindered man.
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He took a break despite the deadline, believing that meat and mass never hindered man.