Forewarned is forearmed meaning

What does the saying 'Forewarned is forearmed' mean?

Idiom: Forewarned is forearmed

Meaning:

If you have been warned about something to happen, you will be at an advantage.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: laurarice
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