the fewer the better fare

This proverb suggests that a smaller number of participants leads to a more favorable outcome, often related to the distribution of resources like food and drink.

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Definition

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(proverb, informal)When fewer people are involved, each person benefits more from the available resources.

Example

  • We decided to invite only close friends to the dinner party because, as they say, the fewer the better fare.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "the fewer the better fare":

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