measure twice and cut once

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение measure twice and cut once в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material

Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb Measure twice, and cut once..

Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action

Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn’t been able to measure twice and cut once..

Расстановка переносов

meas·ure twice and cut once

Турецкое произношение

mejır tways ınd kʌt wʌns

Произношение

/ˈmeᴢʜər ˈtwīs ənd ˈkət ˈwəns/ /ˈmɛʒɜr ˈtwaɪs ənd ˈkʌt ˈwʌns/