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What is the meaning of the saying 'a stitch in time saves nine'? |
For example fixing a tile on the roof can stop the wind and water getting in and causing a lot of damage to ceilings and so on.
Or putting a little oil in the car engine can avoid a ruined engine, a ruined trip and an expensive repair.
Think of a small rip in a stitched seam. If one were to restitch the hole in the seam while it is small, it won't take nearly as much effort as when the hole has time to work itself into a larger hole.
The moral of the proverb is that it's best to fix problems soon after they are discovered so that they don't grow into larger problems that will require a lot more effort to fix.
in literal terms...mend it now before it drops to bits, it is better to deal with the problem now before it gets too bad
it means that to take the time/expense to do something right initially will save you time/expense later
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