A stitch in time saves nine

Definitie & Betekenis van "a stitch in time saves nine"

a stitch in time saves nine

used to imply that it is better to address a problem or make a small repair early on, rather than waiting and allowing the problem to become more serious and difficult to fix later

Proverb

Example

My dentist always reminds me that a stitch in time saves nine when it comes to dental care - taking care of a small cavity now can prevent a much more serious problem later on.

The proverb ' A stitch in time saves nine ' advises that addressing problems early can prevent them from becoming larger issues.

Voorbeeld

My dentist always reminds me that a stitch in time saves nine when it comes to dental care - taking care of a small cavity now can prevent a much more serious problem later on.