more honored in the breach

English

Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 in "Hamlet," act 1, scene 4:

But to my mind, though I am native here

And to the manner born, it is a custom

More honored in the breach than the observance.

more honored in the breach

(of a rule, custom, etc.) Justifiably violated; endowing greater moral standing to those who do not obey.

单词	more honored in the breach
释义	more honored in the breach English Etymology Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 in "Hamlet," act 1, scene 4: But to my mind, though I am native here And to the manner born, it is a custom More honored in the breach than the observance. Phrase more honored in the breach (of a rule, custom, etc.) Justifiably violated; endowing greater moral standing to those who do not obey. Usage notes Often used erroneously to refer to a rule that, in practice, is often broken. See also honor in the breach to the manner born
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