Meaning of the word "if you trust before you try, you may repent before you die" in English
What does "if you trust before you try, you may repent before you die" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you trust before you try, you may repent before you die
US /ɪf juː trʌst bɪˈfɔːr juː traɪ, juː meɪ rɪˈpɛnt bɪˈfɔːr juː daɪ/
UK /ɪf juː trʌst bɪˈfɔː juː traɪ, juː meɪ rɪˈpɛnt bɪˈfɔː juː daɪ/
Idiom
a warning that one should not trust someone or something without testing them first, or they may regret it later
Example:
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He invested all his money in that scheme without checking; if you trust before you try, you may repent before you die.
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Don't sign that contract yet; remember, if you trust before you try, you may repent before you die.