idiom
look before you leap
LUK bih-FOR yoo LEEP
lʊk bɪˈfɔːr juː liːpListen
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Syllable breakdown
lookbeforeyouleap
Dictionary meaning
think carefully about the consequences and risks before taking action; consider all aspects of a situation before committing to a course of action; caution against reckless impulsiveness
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