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Burn not your house to fright away the mice
burn not your house to fright away the mice
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used to imply that it is unwise to use drastic or extreme measures to solve a small problem, as it may cause greater harm than good
Proverb
Example
My mother repeated the proverb 'burn not your house to fright away the mice,' as a reminder to not overreact to minor issues and to find more reasonable solutions.
