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"A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by Abetterperson: 8:21pm On Jan 05, 2021
"A stitch in time saves nine" is one proverb I never seem to understand... please what does it mean

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by chatinent: 8:38pm On Jan 05, 2021
following..
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by BBYYOLA: 8:49pm On Jan 05, 2021
I think doing anything activity on time is better than doing it late and in a rush. When you finish a given activity on time you may even have extra time to do other things.

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by Nbotee(m): 9:13pm On Jan 05, 2021
It means dat If U have a clothe that has torn and needs patching, patch or amend it on time so dat d 9 ppl who will follow U wen U wear it will not enter family problem

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by Hahjascho(m): 10:50pm On Jan 05, 2021
Make hay while the sun shines...

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by IbnBattuta1960: 12:25am On Jan 06, 2021
Take that one action now to avoid you being required to make 9 actions in future for that same singular situation.
E.g "voom better pass I no dey o".

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by hstar: 12:50am On Jan 06, 2021
BBYYOLA:
I think doing anything activity on time is better than doing it late and in a rush. When you finish a given activity on time you may even have extra time to do other things.
Great
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by Nobody: 1:43am On Jan 06, 2021
Means that Sometimes u don't have to sow all d clothe just sow one side and u will save time so he won't b fainting.

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by SirWarlock: 2:10am On Jan 06, 2021
I think the op is asking for the literal meaning grin. We already know what it denotes but like how does thread and needle relate with number 9 undecided.

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by tobechi20(m): 2:56am On Jan 06, 2021
When you sow that small tear tear cloth under your ampit. It will not widen and you will save your self nine more stiches

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by femi4: 5:52am On Jan 06, 2021
Abetterperson:
"A stitch in time saves nine" is one proverb I never seem to understand... please what does it mean
The idea is that sewing up a small rip with one stitch means the tear is less likely to get bigger, and need more - or, well, nine - stitches later on

If you solve an immediate problem, it may save you from a bigger problem.

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by cassidy1996(m): 6:27am On Jan 06, 2021
its just like the saying make hay while sun shines
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by YoungBlackRico(m): 7:32am On Jan 06, 2021
Nbotee:
It means dat If U have a clothe that has torn and needs patching, patch or amend it on time so dat d 9 ppl who will follow U wen U wear it will not enter family problem
gringrin

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by TruthSeeker1: 7:34am On Jan 06, 2021
cassidy1996:
its just like the saying make hay while sun shines
No, they're different.
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by maiquel: 8:28am On Jan 06, 2021
cassidy1996:
its just like the saying make hay while sun shines
Nope!
Make hay while the Sun shines is more like use the opportunity you have while it is available...
Or
There is no better time to do a thing than now...
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by maiquel: 8:29am On Jan 06, 2021
tobechi20:
When you sow that small tear tear cloth under your ampit. It will not widen and you will save your self nine more stiches

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by paulolee(m): 9:07am On Jan 06, 2021
it means you quit Procrastinating and start working to save extra time
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by BlackCastle(m): 9:55am On Jan 06, 2021
Every situation we find ourselves, it’s best if we act with urgency and purpose as soon as possible (a stitch in time); before the situation escalates and gets complicated and would need a lot more effort to regain control (saves nine).

A stitch in time will save the need for nine stitches.

In layman’s terms: if you see small tear for your trouser, amend am immediately with the stitch in time; no say make i manage am go comeback because that small hole go don turn “otolo”.

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Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by LordIsaac(m): 12:51pm On Jan 06, 2021
Correct those naughty children with koboko when they are still small. Lest they grow up and become hoodlums looting Palliatives. grin
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by Gadafii: 1:35pm On Jan 06, 2021
it means if ur clothe tear small, quickly give obioma or mallam to saw am for u sharpaly before the tear go big and need yomi casual attention
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by Davoneskay(m): 2:15pm On Jan 06, 2021
It means - act on time. Shun procrastination. Don't dull yourself.
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by ItrendNaija(m): 4:36pm On Jan 06, 2021
It means if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
This proverb was what made me started saving for emergencies. iNEST is what I use for my savings.
Re: "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" How Many Of U Understand This Proverb by merieam16(f): 5:41pm On Jan 06, 2021
It means....When u have a problem, try solve it on time dont wait till it get out of hand

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