Discretion is the better part of valour meaning
What does the saying 'Discretion is the better part of valour' mean?
Idiom: Discretion is the better part of valour
Meaning:
This idiom means that it is often better to think carefully and not act than to do something that may cause problems.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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