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Cut Measure Axiom Encourages Careful Steps Order Avoid

Phrase/Idiom measure twice, cut once
Definition This is an axiom that encourages careful first steps in order to avoid extra work later on.
Example “Measure twice, cut once” should be your new motto!

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