measure twice and cut once (English, proverb)
expansion: measure twice and cut once
Senses:
topics: business
carpentry
construction
manufacturing
glosses: One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.
tags: literally
glosses: Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.
tags: broadly
figuratively
Forms:
form: measure twice, cut once
tags: alternative
form: check twice and do once
tags: alternative