単語 "better a good cow than a cow of a good kind" の日本語での意味

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better a good cow than a cow of a good kind

US /ˈbetər ə ɡʊd kaʊ ðæn ə kaʊ əv ə ɡʊd kaɪnd/
UK /ˈbetər ə ɡʊd kaʊ ðæn ə kaʊ əv ə ɡʊd kaɪnd/
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慣用句

名門の牛より実力のある牛の方が良い

it is better to have something that is actually good and useful than something that merely comes from a famous or reputable source but is not good itself

例:
He bought a reliable used car instead of a luxury brand that keeps breaking down; better a good cow than a cow of a good kind.
彼は故障ばかりする高級ブランド車ではなく、信頼できる中古車を買った。名門の牛より実力のある牛の方が良いということだ。
I prefer this local tool that works perfectly; better a good cow than a cow of a good kind.
完璧に動作するこの地元の道具の方がいい。名門の牛より実力のある牛の方が良い