WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

discretion may very well be the better part of valor

 

Definitions from the Web

Discretion may very well be the better part of valor


Part of Speech: Phrase

Meaning(s):

  1. Choosing to act cautiously or tactfully in order to avoid unnecessary risks or conflicts.

Sentence Examples:

  1. When faced with a potentially dangerous situation, it is often wise to remember that discretion may very well be the better part of valor.
  2. In heated arguments, it's best to stay calm and remember that discretion may very well be the better part of valor.

Related Products:

discrepencies discrepency discrepincies discression discrete discrete discreteness discretion discretion may very well be the better part of valor discretional discretionary discretionary discretionary trust discretization discretly discribancy discribe

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus