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close only counts in horseshoes and darts
Proverb
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Japanese Meaning
一般的には、惜しくも成功に届かない（=ほとんど成功しても不十分）ことを意味する諺。ただし、馬蹄（ホースシュー）やダーツといった一部の競技では、結果が近いことが評価される例外があるという意味合いです。 / つまり、たとえ直前で届かなくても、ほぼ成功に見えても大抵は意味がないという戒めや皮肉として使われる表現です。
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(rare) Synonym of close only counts in horseshoes
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close only counts in horseshoes and darts
As my grandfather always reminded me, close only counts in horseshoes and darts, so aim to hit the target, not just come close.
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As my grandfather always reminded me, close only counts in horseshoes and darts, so aim to hit the target, not just come close.
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