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English - United States - American English

A cracked pot still carries water carefully

Meaning

Imperfect people or tools can still be useful.

Usage example

Do not reject him; a cracked pot still carries water carefully.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for American English / English. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.