Lingo

Foresight & Prudence

9 Words

5m

1.
a danger foreseen is half avoided
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The business owner anticipated a downturn in the market and diversified their products, avoiding losses.As they say, a danger foreseen is half avoided.

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catch not at the shadow and lose the substance
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The athlete spent all his time on endorsements and sponsorships, neglecting his training and performance, losing his chance at winning the championship.Catch not at the shadow and lose the substance.

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failing to plan is planning to fail
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The business owner did not create a budget or a marketing strategy, and the company failed within a year.Failing to plan is planning to fail.

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life is too short to do something that does not matter
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The student switched her major to follow her true interests, knowing that life is too short to do something that does not matter.

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{not} empty the water jar until the rain falls
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The student did not spend all his savings until he was sure he could afford the tuition for the next semester, following the advice of the saying 'never empty the water jar until the rain falls.'

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6.
think much, speak little, and write less
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As a journalist, I've learned the importance of the saying 'think much, speak little, and write less.'It helps me to focus on the most important parts of a story and communicate them effectively.

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{not} throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh
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The employee did not quit his job until he had secured a better one, believing in the saying 'never throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh.'

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8.
measure twice, (and|) cut once
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My boss always tells us to measure twice, cut once when working on a project to avoid costly mistakes and delays.

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9.
a stitch in time saves nine
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Fix that leak now, because a stitch in time saves nine.

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