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(proverb) plan · action is like a poor or stupid idea but in fact it is a smart and tricky act; (phrase) used when you gain something better after you lose something

Meanings

  1. (proverb) plan
  2. action is like a poor or stupid idea but in fact it is a smart and tricky act; (phrase) used when you gain something better after you lose something

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