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measure twice and cut once
Proverb
literally
broadly
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
物事を行う前に、十分に確認や準備をすることの大切さを説いている。実際の作業では、寸法を二度確認してから切断するように、リスクや失敗を避けるために事前のチェックを徹底すべきだという教訓。 / 計画や手順などにおいて、軽率な判断を避け、慎重に進めるべきだという警告。
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(carpentry, literally) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.
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measure twice and cut once
As the old proverb goes, measure twice and cut once when you're building a bookshelf.
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As the old proverb goes, measure twice and cut once when you're building a bookshelf.
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