"while the grass grows, the steed starves" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: From Latin dum gramen crescit, equus in moriendo quiescit (“while the grass grows, the horse lies dying”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|dum gramen crescit, equus in moriendo quiescit|t=while the grass grows, the horse lies dying}} Latin dum gramen crescit, equus in moriendo quiescit (“while the grass grows, the horse lies dying”) Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} while the grass grows, the steed starves, {{en-proverb}} while the grass grows, the steed starves
  1. In the process of trying to achieve something, one's aspirations may be realized too late.
    Sense id: en-while_the_grass_grows,_the_steed_starves-en-proverb-WO5~utHC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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