best is the enemy of (the) good
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British pronunciation/bˈɛst pˈɜːfɛkt ɪz ðɪ ˈɛnəmi ɒv ðə ɡˈʊd/
American pronunciation/bˈɛst pˈɜːfɛkt ɪz ðɪ ˈɛnəmi ʌv ðə ɡˈʊd/

Definition & Meaning of "(best|perfect) is the enemy of (the|) good"

best is the enemy of (the) good
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used to advise against striving for perfection or the best possible outcome, as it can be a hindrance to achieving a good result and may cause unnecessary stress or effort

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The writer who spends too much time trying to achieve the perfect sentence or paragraph may never finish their work, illustrating how best is the enemy of good.
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