better half an egg than an empty shell
be
ˈbɛ
be
tter
half
hɑ:f
haaf
an
ən
ēn
egg
ɛg
eg
than
ðæn
dhān
an
ən
ēn
emp
ɛmp
emp
ty
ti
ti
shell
ʃɛl
shel

Визначення та значення слова «better half an egg than an empty shell» англійською мовою

better half an egg than an empty shell
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used as a reminder to be grateful for what one has and to appreciate the value of even small possessions or accomplishments 

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Although the bonus was smaller than she expected, she reminded herself that 'better half an egg than an empty shell' and was grateful for the extra money. 
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