Too many expedients may spoil a business.

The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedients, and by parts.

Myrtale was convinced in her own mind that as Dryas had to deal with so many rich suitors, he would never consent to Chloe marrying Daphnis; and considered that she had devised the best expedient possible for disposing of the subject of the marriage.

Chess is a foolish expedient for making idle people believe they are doing something very clever when they are only wasting their time.