a stumble may prevent a fall
/ɐ stˈʌmbəl mˈeɪ pɹɪvˈɛnt ɐ fˈɔːl/
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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
an ounce of prevention / protection is worth a pound of cure
/ɐn ˈaʊns ʌv pɹɪvˈɛnʃən ɔːɹ pɹətˈɛkʃən ɪz wˈɜːθ ɐ pˈaʊnd ʌv kjˈʊɹ/
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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
better safe than sorry
/bˈɛɾɚ sˈeɪf ðɐn sˈɔːɹi/
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used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on
it is easier to raise the devil than to lay him
/ɪt ɪz ˈiːzɪɚ tə ɹˈeɪz ðə dˈɛvəl ðɐn tə lˈeɪ hˌɪm/
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used to imply that it is easier to create a problem or cause trouble than it is to solve it or correct the situation
over shoes, over boots
/ˌoʊvɚ ʃˈuːz ˌoʊvɚ bˈuːts/
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used to imply that it is better to be overly cautious and prevent issues from arising than having to deal with the consequences later
prevention is (always) better than cure
/pɹɪvˈɛnʃən ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ɔːɹ bˈɛɾɚ ðɐn kjˈʊɹ/
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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
safe bind, safe find
/sˈeɪf bˈaɪnd sˈeɪf fˈaɪnd/
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used to suggest that securely binding or storing something ensures its safe retrieval later, emphasizing the importance of taking precautions and being organized
a little fire is quickly trodden out
/ɐ lˈɪɾəl fˈaɪɚɹ ɪz kwˈɪkli tɹˈɑːdən ˈaʊt/
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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
never trouble trouble till / until trouble troubles you
/nˈɛvɚ tɹˈʌbəl tɹˈʌbəl tˈɪl ɔːɹ ʌntˈɪl tɹˈʌbəl tɹˈʌbəlz juː/
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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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