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mess-of-pottage
释义
mess of pottage
in British English
a material gain involving the sacrifice of a higher value
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Examples of 'mess of pottage' in a sentence
mess of pottage
How do they concoct this mess of pottage?
Globe and Mail
(
2003
)
Our planning system is being sold off wholesale for a mess of pottage.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2009
)
This mess of pottage provision was defeated by a substantial majority, 232 votes to 178, at report stage.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2013
)
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