"when you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

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  1. Synonym of if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging
    Sense id: en-when_you_find_yourself_in_a_hole,_the_first_thing_to_do_is_stop_digging-en-proverb-DgQHHtcd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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