Idiom: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Idiom Definitions for 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'
This expression means that is is better to try to avoid problems in the first place, rather than trying to fix them once they arise.
- Contributed By: Alea Roach
- Category: General
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Idioms similar to 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'
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