Meaning of the word "one year's seeding makes seven years' weeding" in English
What does "one year's seeding makes seven years' weeding" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
one year's seeding makes seven years' weeding
US /wʌn jɪrz ˈsiːdɪŋ meɪks ˈsɛvən jɪrz ˈwiːdɪŋ/
UK /wʌn jɪəz ˈsiːdɪŋ meɪks ˈsɛvən jɪəz ˈwiːdɪŋ/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that if you allow weeds to go to seed, you will have to deal with the resulting growth for many years; more generally, a small mistake or neglect now can lead to long-term problems
Example:
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You should pull those dandelions now, because one year's seeding makes seven years' weeding.
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Fix the bug in the code today; remember, one year's seeding makes seven years' weeding.