Lingaku- lit. sharpening the axe won't make the wood-splitting take longer (idiom)
- fig. time invested in preparations is not lost
- a beard well lathered is half shaved
Generated: This idiom expresses the idea that taking time to prepare or sharpen one's skills will pay off in efficiency and effectiveness in the task at hand.
Careful preparation can make our work twice as effective with half the effort.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes that the time spent on preparation is valuable and contributes positively to future outcomes.
Spending time on preparation is an investment in the future.
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