Question

For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost. In this case 'shoe' means 'horseshoe'.

Accepted Answer

Pay attention to small details. They can be very important - and even save a life.

Proverb	For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost.
Definition	Pay attention to small details. They can be very important - and even save a life.
Note	In this case 'shoe' means 'horseshoe'.

Lost Nail Shoe Horse Rider Pay Attention Small