Look Before You Leap
- Look Before You Leap
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used today, especially in informal settings, such as in conversations with friends or in social media posts. However, its usage has declined somewhat with the rise of more modern idioms and expressions.
- Literal Meaning: To look before leaping means to check or examine something before taking action.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To think carefully before acting, to consider the consequences of one's actions before making a decision.
- I know you're excited about the new business idea, but let's look before we leap and make sure it's financially viable.
- She's always telling her kids to look before they leap, to think about the consequences of their actions before doing something reckless.
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