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Перевод better the devil you know на русский язык

better the devil you know
He decided to stay in the current job because better the devil you know.
Он решил остаться на текущей работе, потому что лучше знакомое зло.

Опеределения

This phrase means that it is sometimes preferable to deal with a familiar problem or situation, even if it is unpleasant, rather than risk encountering an unknown situation that could be worse.