noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
well
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Having seen his ally overwhelmed in this startling fashion, Count Vulgrin decided that discretion was the better part of valour .
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A community famed for exuberant high living suddenly decided that austerity was the better part of valour .
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
discretion is the better part of valour
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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An act of conspicuous valour , in the tradition of St George, might help both her and him.
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Having seen his ally overwhelmed in this startling fashion, Count Vulgrin decided that discretion was the better part of valour .
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If you can't avoid trouble, then throw valour to the winds and run.
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Now his torso rested in a cup-shaped cart adorned with valour tassels and therapeutic seals.
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The young pedlar cast him a wary glance and apparently decided on practicality over valour .