look before one leaps: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  general Englishproverbial
  • To consider the consequences and exercise caution before taking action; to think carefully about risks before committing oneself.

  Examples

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  • Look before one leaps; you should consider all the risks before quitting your job.

    Think carefully before acting; you should evaluate all risks before resigning.

  • She always tells her kids to look before they leap when making big decisions.

    She advises her children to think carefully before taking significant actions.

  • If you look before you leap, you might avoid costly mistakes in your investments.

    By considering consequences beforehand, you can prevent expensive errors in investments.