idiom
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
uh STICH in TIME SAYVZ NINE
/ə stɪtʃ ɪn taɪm seɪvz naɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Astitchintimesavesnine
Dictionary meaning
It's better to address a problem early before it gets worse.
Examples
- Fix the small leak now — a stitch in time saves nine.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'stitch', 'time', 'saves', and 'nine'.
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