BATTLE THAT WAS LOST ALL FOR THE LOSS OF A HORSESHOE NAIL
BATTLE THAT WAS LOST ALL FOR THE LOSS OF A HORSESHOE NAIL
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refers to a proverb about a battle during which the loss of a nail in a horseshoe leads to the loss of a horse, which leads to the loss of the rider, which leads to the loss of the battle, which in turn leads to the loss of a whole kingdom. —Handbook for Preclears Glossary (app 9.7.90)