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Half a loaf is better than none Meaning in English

expression

HAF uh LOHF iz BET-er than NUN
HAAF uh LOHF iz BET-uh than NON

Definition

This expression means that it is better to get or have a small part of something than to get nothing at all.

Usage & Nuances

This is a proverb, mostly used in everyday conversation to express acceptance of a partial reward or result instead of nothing. It often comes after disappointment or negotiation. It's somewhat old-fashioned but still understood.

Spanish: más vale poco que nadaPortuguese (BR): mais vale metade do pão do que nadaPortuguese (PT): mais vale metade do pão do que nadaChinese (Simplified): 聊胜于无Chinese (Traditional): 聊勝於無Hindi: आधा रोटी कुछ नहीं से बेहतर हैArabic: نصف الرغيف خير من لا شيءBengali: অর্ধেক রুটি পাওয়া না পাওয়ার চেয়ে ভালো - কিছু না পাওয়ার চেয়ে কিছু পাওয়া ভালোRussian: лучше половина хлеба, чем ничего - лучше что-то, чем ничегоJapanese: 半分のパンでもないよりましVietnamese: có còn hơn không - nửa ổ bánh mì còn hơn không có gìKorean: 절반이라도 없는 것보단 낫다Turkish: yarım ekmek hiç ekmekten iyidirUrdu: آدھا روٹی، کچھ نہ ہونے سے بہتر ہےIndonesian: setengah roti lebih baik daripada tidak ada apa-apa

Example Sentences

When I got only a small raise, I told myself, 'half a loaf is better than none.'

basic

Sarah wanted a big cake but got a slice—she realized 'half a loaf is better than none.'

basic

We didn't win first prize, but 'half a loaf is better than none.'

basic

I know it isn't perfect, but honestly, half a loaf is better than none.

natural

Times are tough, but as they say, 'half a loaf is better than none.'

natural

She negotiated for more vacation, but took what they offered—half a loaf is better than none.

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