idiom
a stitch in time saves nine
uh STITCH in TYM SAYVZ NYN
ə stɪtʃ ɪn taɪm seɪvz naɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
astitchintimesavesnine
Dictionary meaning
Fixing a problem early prevents more work later.
Examples
- Report the leak now—a stitch in time saves nine.
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