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It is easier to tear down than to build up

It is easier to tear down than to build up.

Prov. Destroying things is easier than building them. Jill: That poor politician—he served honestly and well for all those years and now his career is ruined by one little scandal. Jane: It is easier to tear down than to build up.
See also: build, down, easy, tear, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tessan-Swedish
Ruby['ru:bi]
MajkenMIE-ken (Swedish)Danish, Swedish
Annelienahn-nə-LEENDutch
Apolinarah-po-lee-NAHRSpanish
Darayavahush-Ancient Persian
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