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Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Advises accepting what you have rather than risking it for something better that may not materialise.

See It in Context

Acepta esa oferta de trabajo. Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.

Accept that job offer. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

—Esperaré a ver si me ofrecen algo mejor. —Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.

—I'll wait to see if they offer me something better. —A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Vendió la casa al primer comprador. Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.

She sold the house to the first buyer. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.