English Dictionary

perfect is the enemy of good

ことわざ

Insistence on perfection often precludes the opportunity for something worthwhile. / Insistence on perfection precludes gradual improvement through compromises.

日本語の意味

完璧を追求するあまり、十分に良い成果を逃してしまうこと。 / 完璧主義が、現実的な妥協を経た着実な改善や成長を阻むこと。

When you're revising your project for the tenth time, remember that perfect is the enemy of good.

完璧を追い求めすぎると、価値のあるものを生み出す機会を逃してしまうことが多い。

意味（1）

Insistence on perfection often precludes the opportunity for something worthwhile.

意味（2）

Insistence on perfection precludes gradual improvement through compromises.