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catch not at the shadow and lose the substance
catch not at the shadow and lose the substance
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used to emphasize that one should not become distracted by superficial or insignificant details and lose sight of what is truly important or valuable
Proverb
Exemples
The athlete spent all his time on endorsements and sponsorships, neglecting his training and performance, losing his chance at winning the championship. Catch not at the shadow and lose the substance.
