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measure twice, cut once

measure twice, cut once (mesurer deux fois, couper une fois)

Idiom Planning

Signification

to plan carefully before taking action

planifier soigneusement avant d'agir (planifier soigneusement avant d'agir)

Phrases d'exemple

"Before starting the project, he always says measure twice, cut once."

"Avant de commencer le projet, il dit toujours 'mesurer deux fois, couper une fois'." (Avant de commencer le projet, il dit toujours 'mesurer deux fois, couper une fois'.)

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