LITERATURE · THE PROVERB COLLECTION
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1 proverb · traditional saying
Look before you leap.Traditional English proverb
Reading
Look before you leap.
The original already uses the Latin alphabet.Meaning
Consider the possible consequences before making an important decision.
Plain English wording
Look carefully before you jump.
Meaning in English
Pause to understand risks before acting. Caution is useful, but it need not become endless hesitation.
Read the rental agreement before paying a deposit.
Wording reference: Cambridge Dictionary · saying ↗
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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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