Meaning of the word "better go about than fall into the ditch" in English
What does "better go about than fall into the ditch" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
better go about than fall into the ditch
US /ˈbetər ɡoʊ əˈbaʊt ðæn fɔːl ˈɪntuː ðə dɪtʃ/
UK /ˈbetə ɡəʊ əˈbaʊt ðæn fɔːl ˈɪntuː ðə dɪtʃ/
Idiom
it is better to take a longer, safer route or method than to take a shortcut that leads to disaster
Example:
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The mountain path is steep, so let's take the road; better go about than fall into the ditch.
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I know the shortcut is tempting, but better go about than fall into the ditch.