"a danger foreseen is half avoided" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} a danger foreseen is half avoided
  1. It is necessary to foresee danger as it helps you to avoid it. Related terms: forewarned is forearmed, word to the wise
    Sense id: en-a_danger_foreseen_is_half_avoided-en-proverb-fqkiLu5d Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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