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1 lit. not aiming to achieve the best possible result, but rather trying to avoid making mistakes (idiom)

2 fig. to take a risk-averse approach

1 if you want sth done well, do it yourself (idiom)

1 to beg for forgiveness (idiom)

1 claim to rights (copyright, patent etc)

1 to abandon one's body in the search for Buddha's truth (idiom)

1 supply exceeds demand

1 to seek the cause in oneself rather than sb else

1 cover letter

2 job application

1 to seek the truth from facts

1 to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving

1 to accept a compromise

1 diligent and tireless (idiom)

1 to settle for second best

2 the next best thing

1 to demand perfection (idiom)

1 to aim low

2 to aim to get by

3 without lofty ambition

1 to seek truth from facts (idiom)

2 to be practical and realistic

1 to yearn for sth even in one's dreams (idiom)

2 to long for sth day and night

1 to seek common ground, putting differences aside (idiom)

1 Kyrie Eleison (section of Catholic mass)

2 Miserere nobis

3 Lord have mercy upon us

1 to make progress while ensuring stability