Meaning of the word "learn to say before you sing" in English
What does "learn to say before you sing" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
learn to say before you sing
US /lɜːrn tu seɪ bɪˈfɔːr ju sɪŋ/
UK /lɜːn tu seɪ bɪˈfɔː ju sɪŋ/
Idiom
to master the basics or fundamentals of a skill before attempting something more complex or advanced
Example:
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You want to compose a symphony, but you should learn to say before you sing by mastering basic scales first.
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In coding, you must learn to say before you sing; understand the syntax before building an app.