Russian proverb of the week
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.
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Eggs don't teach the chicken.
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Where it is thin, it breaks.
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С кем поведёшься, от того и наберёшься
With whom you are friends with, from them you will learn.
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