look before you leap

US /lʊk bɪˈfɔr ju lip/
UK /lʊk bɪˈfɔr ju lip/
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pensare prima di agire, ponderare bene

think carefully about what you are going to do before you do it, because once it is done, you cannot change it

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It's always wise to look before you leap when making big decisions.
È sempre saggio pensare prima di agire quando si prendono decisioni importanti.
Don't just quit your job without a plan; look before you leap.
Non lasciare il lavoro senza un piano; pensa prima di agire.