Meaning of the word "the early man never borrows from the late man" in English
What does "the early man never borrows from the late man" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the early man never borrows from the late man
US /ði ˈɜrli mæn ˈnɛvər ˈbɑroʊz frʌm ðə leɪt mæn/
UK /ði ˈɜːli mæn ˈnɛvə ˈbɒrəʊz frəm ðə leɪt mæn/
Idiom
A proverb suggesting that those who are proactive and prepared do not need to rely on those who are slow or procrastinate.
Example:
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I finished my report a week before the deadline because the early man never borrows from the late man.
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By starting the project early, we ensured we had all our own supplies; the early man never borrows from the late man.