measure twice and cut once

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• measure seven times, cut once — Russian proverb, originally referring to carpentry and needlework, meaning that care taken in preparation will prevent errors; cf. measure twice, cut once and think twice, cut once. 1853 W. FELGATE trans. Tapparelli d’Azeglio, Marchese Massimo… …   Proverbs new dictionary

• measure twice, cut once — Widely associated with carpentry. A similar sentiment is think twice, cut once. 1901 Manitoba Morning Free Press 15 Nov. 7 (advertisement) ‘Measure twice, cut but once.’ Experiment till you find the uniformly good make of shoe the shape, size and …   Proverbs new dictionary

• think twice, cut once — Less generally current than the very similar measure twice, cut once. 1984 New York Times 9 Sept. (section 11NJ) 8 ‘Think twice, cut once,’ the amateur hobbyist is advised, and note that, beginning in 1871, it took 15 years to design and build… …   Proverbs new dictionary

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