Meaning of the word "fools and bairns should never see (a) half done work" in English
What does "fools and bairns should never see (a) half done work" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fools and bairns should never see (a) half done work
US /fuːlz ænd bɛrnz ʃʊd ˈnɛvər si ə hæf dʌn wɜrk/
UK /fuːlz ænd beənz ʃʊd ˈnɛvə siː ə hɑːf dʌn wɜːk/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that one should not judge a piece of work until it is finished, as those without experience or patience (fools and children) cannot imagine the final result
Example:
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Don't criticize the renovation yet; remember that fools and bairns should never see half done work.
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I know the painting looks messy now, but fools and bairns should never see half done work.