Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades meaning
What does the saying 'Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades' mean?
Idiom: Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades
Meaning:
This phrase is used to say that if you come close to success without succeeding, it is not good enough
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