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Gedrag, Houding en Benadering - Prevention

Ontdek Engelse spreekwoorden die preventie uitbeelden met uitspraken als "een struikelblok kan een val voorkomen" en "een klein vuurtje wordt snel gedoofd".

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Behavior, Attitude, & ApproachViselkedés, Attitűd és Megközelítés
a stumble may prevent a fall

used to suggest that a small mistake or setback can serve as a warning or wake-up call that helps one avoid a larger, more serious problem or failure down the line

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an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

used to imply that it is better to take steps to prevent problems from happening in the first place, rather than waiting to deal with the consequences of those problems later

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Definitie & Betekenis van "an ounce of (prevention|protection) is worth a pound of cure"
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

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Definitie & Betekenis van "better safe than sorry"
it is easier to raise the devil than to lay him

used to imply that it is easier to create a problem or cause trouble than it is to solve it or correct the situation

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Definitie & Betekenis van "it is easier to raise the devil than to lay him"
over shoes, over boots

used to imply that it is better to be overly cautious and prevent issues from arising than having to deal with the consequences later

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Definitie & Betekenis van "over shoes, over boots"
prevention is (always) better than cure

used to imply that it is more effective to take preventative measures to avoid problems or illnesses before they occur, rather than waiting to deal with them after they have already happened

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Definitie & Betekenis van "prevention is (always|) better than cure"
safe bind, safe find

used to suggest that securely binding or storing something ensures its safe retrieval later, emphasizing the importance of taking precautions and being organized

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Definitie & Betekenis van "safe bind, safe find"
a little fire is quickly trodden out

used to emphasize that it is important to deal with issues as soon as they arise, before they have a chance to grow and become more difficult to handle

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Definitie & Betekenis van "a little fire is quickly trodden out"
never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you

used to advise against being overly anxious or worrying about potential problems that have not yet arisen and suggests that one should only deal with problems when they actually occur

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