Meaning of the word "the sooner begun, the sooner done" in English

What does "the sooner begun, the sooner done" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the sooner begun, the sooner done

US /ðə ˈsuːnər bɪˈɡʌn ðə ˈsuːnər dʌn/
UK /ðə ˈsuːnə bɪˈɡʌn ðə ˈsuːnə dʌn/
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Idiom

used to say that if you start a task or project immediately, you will finish it more quickly

Example:
I know you don't want to clean the garage, but the sooner begun, the sooner done.
Let's get to work on this report; the sooner begun, the sooner done.