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measure twice and cut once
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Meaning
measure twice and cut once
meaning
What does
measure twice and cut once
mean?
measure twice and cut once
proverb
—
(
carpentry
,
literally
)
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
.
—
plan
and
prepare
in
a
careful
,
thorough
manner
before
taking
action
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