good men are scarce

good men are scarce

proverb Few men are ideal romantic partners or workers. If he's got a great résumé, then you better hire him—good men are scarce. All right, fine, set me up with your friend—I know good men are scarce. I need a break from dating. Good men are scarce anyway, so what's the point?

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Good men are scarce.

 and A good man is hard to find.

Prov. Men who make good husbands or workers are rare. Larry is the best employee I've ever had, and I'll go to a good deal of effort to keep him, because good men are scarce. "I think you should marry John," Sue advised her daughter. "He's a good man, and a good man is hard to find."

See also: good, men, scarce

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