尺短寸长 (尺短寸長) chǐ duǎn cùn zhǎng
          
              chǐ duǎn cùn zhǎng 
              
              set phrase 
              for some things a foot may be too short, and for the other an inch will suffice 
              Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语
              
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                Notes: Abbreviation for 尺有所短,寸有所长 (CC-CEDICT '尺短寸長')