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How do you say “less is more” in German?

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“weniger ist mehr”

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das war eine weise Entscheidung

that was a wise decision

das war auch meine erste Wahl

that was my top choice as well

das ist sein Geld wert

that's worth the money

wir leben in rauen Zeiten

these are tough times

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