Russian proverb and its English equivalent

Russian proverb: Семь раз отмерь, один раз отрежь.
English equivalent: Measure twice, cut once.

This idiom means that it is necessary to plan and prepare something carefully and accurately before taking action. The lack of judgment can lead to time wasting and you will have to do it again in order to achieve the desired result

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