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measure twice and cut once
(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.
first cousins once removed
once a man, twice a child
A man is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when he deteriorates and reverts to a childish state.
once a woman, twice a child
(rare) A woman is born as a child, later enters adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when her body and mind start to deteriorate to the point where she can no longer care for herself.
once a man, twice a boy
Synonym of once a man, twice a child
Christmas comes but once a year
Used to emphasize the annual distinctiveness of Christmas, especially in contexts where either the special joys or tribulations of the holiday are described.
once you go black
(informal) Once a person of another race has a sexual relationship with a black person, implying that they will not return to having sexual relationships with members of the former race.
measure twice, cut once
Alternative form of measure twice and cut once