[Idiom] A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE. - Proactive Measures to Avoid Bigger Issues
A stitch in time saves nine.
Prevent future problems
’A stitch in time saves nine' is an old saying advising that taking care of a small problem right away can prevent it from turning into a much bigger one. The 'stitch' refers to a small repair in clothing that, if done immediately, can prevent more extensive damage needing many more stitches later. This idiom is often used in all sorts of contexts to encourage proactive action and to avoid creating bigger problems in the future.
Example Sentences
A stitch in time saves nine, so fix that now!
Dealing with the problem now prevents bigger issues later.
He believed in handling issues promptly because a stitch in time saves nine.
He believes handling issues early saves trouble later.
By addressing the small leak now, he followed the principle that a stitch in time saves nine.
By addressing a minor problem now, he avoided larger issues later.