📏 A Miss is as Good as a Mile 📏
Definition: Falling short by a small amount feels just as disappointing as falling short by a large one.
Proverbs, Expressions, & Common Phrases:
- “Close but no cigar”
- “Almost doesn’t count”
- “No second prize for second place”
- “A near miss”
Humor-Filled Quote:
“Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.”
Literature Example:
- Sir Walter Scott, Journal (Dec. 3, 1825): “He was very near being a poet—but a miss is as good as a mile, and he always fell short of the mark.”
Proverb: “Falling short by an inch is as lamentable as falling short by a mile.”
Synonyms:
- “Close yet so far”
- “Fell short”
- “Just missed it”
Antonyms:
- “Hit the mark”
- “Nailed it”
- “Bulls-eye”
Book: So Close Yet So Far: The Pain of Almost Reaching the Finish Line
Song: Close but No Cigar by Weird Al Yankovic
Movie: Rocky (Think of all those training montages where he almost fell short but kept pushing)
Poetry: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost (Reflect on choices and near-misses)
Intriguing Quizzes to Spark Thought§
In wrapping up our exploration of the proverbial nearly-moments in life, may you embrace and learn from every “almost” you encounter. Remember, each near-miss is a lesson masquerading as a misstep. Keep aiming high and savor the journey!
Yours in wit and wisdom,
Charlotte Cliche
October 1, 2023
