to think carefully about possible risks before doing something
über mögliche Risiken nachdenken, bevor man etwas tut (ueber moegliche risiken nachdenken, bevor man etwas tut)
"Before starting your own business, remember to look before you leap."
"Bevor du dein eigenes Geschäft startest, denke daran, look before you leap." (Bevor du dein eigenes Geschaeft startest, denke daran, **look before you leap**.)
to worry a lot about something
to prepare to fight or compete strongly
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
to organize and host a celebration
a sudden opportunity or good fortune
about to be very surprised or shocked