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better one word in time than two afterwards

better one word in time than two afterwards proverb: you should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.

Proverb

better one word in time than two afterwards

  1. You should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.

Questions about better one word in time than two afterwards

What does better one word in time than two afterwards mean?
Better one word in time than two afterwards means you should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.
What part of speech is better one word in time than two afterwards?
Better one word in time than two afterwards is a proverb.

Words near better one word in time than two afterwards in the dictionary

  1. better loved
  2. better luck next time
  3. better nature
  4. better natured
  5. better off
  6. better one word in time than two afterwards
  7. better part of
  8. better place
  9. better safe than sorry
  10. better safe then sorry
  11. Better Sleep Month

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