Meaning of the word "don't empty the water jar until the rain falls" in English
What does "don't empty the water jar until the rain falls" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
don't empty the water jar until the rain falls
US /doʊnt ˈɛmpti ðə ˈwɔtər ʤɑr ənˈtɪl ðə reɪn fɔlz/
UK /dəʊnt ˈɛmpti ðə ˈwɔːtə ʤɑːr ənˈtɪl ðə reɪn fɔːlz/
Idiom
do not discard something you currently have until you are certain of obtaining something better or new
Example:
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I know you want to quit, but don't empty the water jar until the rain falls; wait until you sign the new contract.
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He sold his old car before the new one arrived and now he's stranded; he should have remembered: don't empty the water jar until the rain falls.