better give a shilling than lend a half-crown

Definice a význam slova „better give a shilling than lend a half-crown“ v angličtině

better give a shilling than lend a half-crown

used to suggest that it is better to give a small sum of money as a gift than to lend a larger sum that may create financial strain and harm the relationship

Proverb

Příklady

I learned the truth behind the saying ' better give a shilling than lend a half-crown' the hard way when I never got my money back from a friend who borrowed from me.

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Blízká Slova

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Definice a význam slova „better give a shilling than lend a half-crown“ v angličtině

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