Meaning of 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'
What does the saying 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' mean?
Idiom: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Meaning:
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.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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