Meaning of 'Miss is as good as a mile'
What does the saying 'Miss is as good as a mile' mean?
Idiom: Miss is as good as a mile
Meaning:
A miss is as good as a mile means that if you fail, even by the smallest margin, it is still a failure.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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