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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A well-fed man does not understand a starving one.
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Предупреждён – значит вооружён
Forewarned is forearmed.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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When the job is done, you can go for a walk.
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A bird is visible by its flight.
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Дарёному коню в зубы не смотрят
Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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Strike the iron while it's hot.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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