Семь раз отмерь, один отрежь
With accent marks:
Семь раз отме́рь, оди́н отре́жь.
Translation:
Measure seven times, cut one.
Meaning:
This Russian proverb warns us against making spontaneous decisions, reminds us that we must weigh each step and foresee the consequences of our actions in advance.
Other Russian proverbs
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Water wears away a stone.
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В чужой монастырь со своим уставом не ходят
Don't bring your set of rules in a foreign monastery
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Eggs don't teach the chicken.
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За что боролись, на то и напоролись
We got what we fought for.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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A bad example is contagious.
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There is no smoke without fire.
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Береги платье снову, а честь смолоду
Start taking care of the dress while it's new, and of your honor while you are young.
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