Meaning of the word "you don't fatten a pig by weighing it" in English
What does "you don't fatten a pig by weighing it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
you don't fatten a pig by weighing it
US /ju doʊnt ˈfæt.ən ə pɪɡ baɪ ˈweɪ.ɪŋ ɪt/
UK /ju dəʊnt ˈfæt.ən ə pɪɡ baɪ ˈweɪ.ɪŋ ɪt/
Idiom
the act of measuring or assessing something does not itself improve it; focus should be on action rather than just monitoring
Example:
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Constant testing won't help students learn more; remember, you don't fatten a pig by weighing it.
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Management spends all their time on reports instead of production, but you don't fatten a pig by weighing it.