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keep no more cats than can catch mice

keep no more cats than can catch mice

Use the bare minimum. A old expression that cautioned against maintaining any more people or things than can accomplish a purpose. as
See also: can, cat, catch, keep, mice, more

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ballintine['bælintain]
Gundisalvus-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
HÈCtor-Catalan
Romeo['rəumiəu]
GeffreyJEF-reeEnglish (Rare)
TamraTAM-rəEnglish
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