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while the grass grows, the horse starves
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used to warn against neglecting immediate needs and responsibilities in favor of long-term aspirations, as doing so can lead to negative consequences
Proverb
例子
The parent who put off talking to their child about a serious issue found that the situation had escalated beyond their control - they had been too hesitant to act and suffered the consequences of while the grass grows the horse starves.
