sometimes you have to lose a little to gain a lot; you must lose a fly to catch a trout
Proverb meaning that accepting a small loss or sacrifice can lead to a larger gain in the long run. Often used in business or personal advice.
As the saying goes, 'sometimes you have to lose a little to gain a lot,' so let's endure it now, thinking of it as an investment.
We're offering this discount in the spirit of 'you must lose a fly to catch a trout.'
Another proverb about loss, but focuses on how impatience leads to loss, while 損して得取れ emphasizes strategic sacrifice.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Variant spelling using とれ instead of 取れ; same meaning.
A Japanese proverb combining 損して (losing) and 得取れ (gain, take profit). The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common folk wisdom about strategic sacrifice.