Meaning of the word "the half is greater than the whole" in English
What does "the half is greater than the whole" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the half is greater than the whole
US /ðə hæf ɪz ˈɡreɪtər ðæn ðə hoʊl/
UK /ðə hɑːf ɪz ˈɡreɪtə ðæn ðə həʊl/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that a part of something can be more valuable or effective than the entire thing, often implying that quality or moderation is better than excess
Example:
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By cutting the long speech in half, the message became much clearer; sometimes the half is greater than the whole.
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He chose a small, high-quality collection over a massive one, believing that the half is greater than the whole.