Aim at a standard of adequacy (possibilism) rather than at a standard of perfection (utopianism).

England will not be catapulted among the favourites for Euro 2012 as a result of this win, but no victory against Spain is earned easily and it is right they take great heart from their efforts as they now prepare to play Sweden at Wembley on Tuesday.

a collectible bill

To allow a sum for leakage.