English Explanatory Dictionary

the fewer the better fare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Things are better when fewer people are involved.
  2. More food and drink are available per person if fewer people are there to consume it.

Word forms

the fewer the better fare

Antonyms

the more the merrier

Related words

too many cooks spoil the broth
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