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Meaning of the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

No matter how well a project is planned, accidents or misfortune can still occur.

Examples

“But mouse, you are not alone, In proving foresight may be vain; The best laid schemes of mice and men go often askew And leave us nothing but grief and pain, For promised joy!”

“Knowing her supremely perfect being was completely mine […] I could conceive of no obstacle to my satisfaction, well, “the best laid plans of mice & men go astray” and my nemesis was her sister, the bitch.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

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