English Explanatory Dictionary

the jug goes to the well until it breaks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Even though something can be used well at the moment, it will eventually break down as everything does.

Word forms

the jug goes to the well until it breaks

Synonyms

the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last

Related words

go to the well
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