build a better mousetrap

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Definition of build a better mousetrap in English English dictionary

To invent the next great thing; to have a better idea

Of all the inventors to obtain patents, only a few have really built a better mousetrap.

Hyphenation

build a bet·ter mouse·trap

Turkish pronunciation

bîld ı betır mausträp

Pronunciation

/ˈbəld ə ˈbetər ˈmousˌtrap/ /ˈbɪld ə ˈbɛtɜr ˈmaʊsˌtræp/

Etymology

() A shortening of build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.