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It is ill waiting for dead men's shoes
he (that|who) waits for (a|) dead man's shoes may go long enough barefoot
it is ill waiting for a dead man's shoes
it is ill waiting for dead men's shoes
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used to warn against relying on an inheritance or waiting for someone else's misfortune before pursuing personal goals, encouraging people to take action toward achieving success
Proverb
Ejemplo
I know many people who are waiting for their supervisor to quit or be fired so they can get promoted, but I always remind them that it is ill waiting for dead men's shoes.