Idioms

even Jove (sometimes) nods

even Jove (sometimes) nods

Even the most scrupulous and exact person may fall victim to mistakes and errors. Jove is another name for Jupiter, the supreme god in Ancient Roman religion and mythology. The film is without a doubt the filmmaker's masterpiece, despite a minor plot hole in the third act. Even Jove nods, after all. Now, even Jove sometimes nods, to be sure, but any errors in this matter, no matter how small, could cost the company millions. A: "I'm so sorry—that section makes no sense because I was supposed to remove it before I gave you the draft." B: "Aha. Well, that's all right—even Jove sometimes nods."
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