Meaning of the word "not choose one's women or one's linen by candlelight" in English
What does "not choose one's women or one's linen by candlelight" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
not choose one's women or one's linen by candlelight
US /nɑːt tʃuːz wʌnz ˈwɪmɪn ɔːr wʌnz ˈlɪnɪn baɪ ˈkændəl.laɪt/
UK /nɒt tʃuːz wʌnz ˈwɪmɪn ɔː wʌnz ˈlɪnɪn baɪ ˈkændəl.laɪt/
Idiom
a warning not to make important decisions or judgments in poor light or under deceptive circumstances where flaws can be hidden
Example:
•
Before you sign the contract for that house, remember: not choose one's women or one's linen by candlelight.
•
The car looked perfect in the dark garage, but I waited for morning because you should not choose one's women or one's linen by candlelight.