English / proverb
Close Only Counts in Horseshoes and Darts
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An expanded proverb emphasizing that near misses do not yield actual success or solve problems.
In context
01
You nearly met the minimum mortgage installment, but close only counts in horseshoes and darts.
02
Missing the debt payment deadline by thirty minutes brought heavy penalties because close only counts in horseshoes and darts.
Synonyms
near misses do not count,almost does not pay debts,a shortfall is still failure
Antonyms
bullseye,precise victory,complete fulfillment
Collocations
remind that close only counts in horseshoes and darts,mutter close only counts in horseshoes and darts,note close only counts in horseshoes and darts