"measure twice, cut once" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} measure twice, cut once
  1. Alternative form of measure twice and cut once Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: measure twice and cut once
    Sense id: en-measure_twice,_cut_once-en-proverb-Rsz3g6z- Categories (other): English proverbs

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