miles to go before I sleep
Meaning: you have a lot to do before you can rest
Example: We need to get all of these files completed before anyone leaves. There are miles to go before I sleep. Read more ➺
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learn to walk before you run
Meaning: to take smaller steps initially
Example: The plan will gradually get the company the revenue that they need to sustain in this market but you need to learn to walk before you run. Read more ➺
look before you leap
Meaning: to make sure that everything is alright before doing something important which you cannot revert
Example: You better check out the costs that you will have to incur through the duration of this lawsuit before filling it. It is always better to look before you leap. Read more ➺
before one can say Jack Robinson
Meaning: very suddenly
Example: I wanted to have a meaningful conversation with him when he was back from work but he was gone before I could say Jack Robinson. Read more ➺
don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning: do not count on something that has not yet happened
Example: Before committing to make the payment, wait till you receive the money from the bank. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Read more ➺
the calm before the storm
Meaning: an extremely peaceful atmosphere right before any serious incident or crisis
Example: The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying the calm before the storm. Read more ➺
put the cart before the horse
Meaning: to do things in the wrong order or sequence
Example: Aren't you putting the cart before the horse in decorating your new office? You haven't even been awarded the job yet. Read more ➺
