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A stitch in time saves nine.

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English · Prudence

A stitch in time saves nine.

Traditional English proverb

Reading

A stitch in time saves nine.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Meaning

Dealing with a small problem promptly can prevent a much larger repair later.

Plain English wording

A timely stitch saves nine more stitches.

Meaning in English

Take care of small difficulties before they grow. The sewing image illustrates the value of acting early.

A small example

Repair a small roof leak before the next heavy rain.

Wording reference: Wiktionary · proverb entry ↗

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These are traditional proverbs, not quotations attributed to a named poet. Wording can vary by region. The reference links document usage; they do not establish a single inventor or place of origin.

Meanings, examples and English translations are skyvison editorial explanations, not copied dictionary definitions. Roman-script readings for Hindi and Kannada are approximate. French and English already use the Latin alphabet. Proverbs express cultural perspectives; they are not universal rules.

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