Meaning of the word "the fewer, the better fare" in English
What does "the fewer, the better fare" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the fewer, the better fare
US /ðə ˈfjuːər ðə ˈbetər fer/
UK /ðə ˈfjuːə ðə ˈbetə feə/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that when there are fewer people to share something (like food or resources), each person receives a better or larger portion
Example:
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Since three guests canceled their dinner reservations, the fewer, the better fare for the rest of us.
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We only have one pizza left, but the fewer, the better fare.