A hair of the dog that bit us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A small amount of the same thing that caused a problem can be a remedy, as in 'a hair of the dog'.
- In plain terms
- A little of the cause can help cure it.
- What can you take from it?
- A small, familiar remedy may ease discomfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are limits of this approach?
Another view
It may not work for serious problems.
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