【gǎn qián bù gǎn hòu】

  1. it's better to hurry at the start than to rush later (idiom)
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. it's better to hurry at the start than to rush later
  2. This idiom emphasizes the importance of taking timely action to avoid complications or difficulties later on. It suggests that starting tasks promptly can lead to more favorable outcomes.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to hurry at the start rather than rush laterto prioritize starting quickly over late rushto be prompt in startingto take the initiative to hurry at the startto hurry up as early as possibledecisions made earlyto speed up at the beginningopportunities to start aheadto move forward earlyto hurry forward