an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure — meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  Global Englishformalproverbial
  • It is wiser and more effective to take small, timely preventive measures than to deal with larger problems later.

  Examples

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  • Mom always said that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, so we got flu shots early this year.

    Mamá siempre decía que más vale prevenir que curar, así que nos pusimos la vacuna contra la gripe temprano este año.

  • If you fix that leak now, it will save a lot of trouble later—an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

    Si arreglas esa fuga ahora, evitarás muchos problemas después—más vale prevenir que curar.

  • The school reinforced its fire drills because they believe an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

    La escuela reforzó sus simulacros de incendio porque creen que más vale prevenir que curar.