all covet, all lose

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „all covet, all lose” po angielsku

all covet, all lose

used to imply that when people become too focused on acquiring something that is highly desired, it can lead to negative outcomes or loss for everyone involved

Proverb

Przykłady

After getting caught up in a bidding war for a rare collectible, John realized that all covet, all lose, as he ended up paying more than he could afford. He learned the hard way to be more cautious with his desires.

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Definicja i znaczenie słowa „all covet, all lose” po angielsku

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