a stitch in time

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A little fix now keeps nine big messes from happening later. If you don’t patch up a tiny hole, you’ll end up with a full-blown disaster that will make you want to scream.
I fixed my shoe before it fell apart, instead of wearing it until it looked like a pancake.
She caught the leak early, instead of waiting for the ceiling to collapse like a bad decision.
He fixed the car before it died on the highway, instead of getting stranded like a loser.
by Slangipedia 1mo ago
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Don’t wait for problems to grow. Deal with them now before they turn into something that makes you regret every choice you ever made.
He fixed the broken chair before it turned into a full-blown furniture war.
She dealt with the small argument before it became a full-blown screaming match.
He fixed the tiny crack before the whole wall became a mess.
by Slangipedia 1mo ago
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Fix a little problem right away, or you’ll be stuck with a giant one later that will make your life a living hell.
He fixed the small tear in his pants before it turned into a full-blown pants disaster.
She fixed the tiny leak before it turned into a full-blown flood.
He fixed the small scratch before it turned into a full-blown car wreck.
by Slangipedia 1mo ago
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