Use a long-handled shovel to stop something that could have been stopped with a short-handled spade.
Used to lament putting off dealing with a problem, which gave it time to go from a small problem to a big one.
The proverb implies that it is better weed a garden when the weeds are young whether than waiting for them to get bigger and stronger.
A stitch in time saves nine.
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Corrected Textmore↓Use a long-handled shovel to stop something that could have been stopped with a short-handled spade.
Used to lament putting off dealing with a problem, which gave it time to go from a small problem to a big one.
The proverb implies that it is better to weed a garden when the weeds are young rather than waiting for them to get bigger and stronger.
A stitch in time saves nine.
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