It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-04-21 07:04

Meaning of It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness

Synonyms:

Don't curse the darkness, light a candle

It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness proverb

This proverb advise us that we sholud do something to improve a problem rather than just complain about it.

A: Oh my gosh, i have to sit for an exam next week, can you give me any advice? B:Spend time reviewing and stop grumbling about it. It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness!

Other phrases about:

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
to become angry or complain about something unimportant.
piss and moan

To complain about something in an annoying way

ride (one's) hobby-horse

To frequently or constantly talk or complain about one's favourite topic or issue

to rant and rave

To show that you are annoyed by talking loudly and at great length (about someone or something).

pitch a bitch

To make an unreasonable or exaggerated complaint about someone or something

Origin of It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness

The first appearance of this expression was in William L. Watkinson's 1907 collection "The Supreme Conquest and Other Sermons Preached in America."

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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