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Q: What does measure twice cut once' means as a proverb?
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What is the meaning of proverb once bitten twice shy?

Trust once betrayed is not easily restored


Is the quote 'Once a man twice a child' a proverb or an idiom?

Does it mean what it seems to mean? That is how you tell.Let's look at it - "Once a man, twice a child" would mean that you are a child twice, and a man once - or, you are childish, then you grow up, then you grow old and become childish again.So it's not an idiom because an idiom would not make sense unless you knew exactly what it meant. It must be a proverb.


What famous quote has the word measure in it?

Measure twice, cut once..


What is a carpenter's rule?

Measure twice cut once


What is the safety measures in carpentry?

Measure twice, cut once.


What movie is the line Fool me Once shame on you Fool me Twice shame on you from?

night at the museum But it's a very old proverb from way back.


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What is once?

Well "Once" means one time. For example: "once upon a time..."


What is the saying about 'fool me once '?

You say "Fool me once, shame on you! Fool me twice, shame on me!"This means, if you play a trick on me and I fall for it, shame on you for fooling me. But if you play a trick on me and I fall for it again, then shame on me for being foolish.


How do you differentiate twice a week and once in two weeks?

Twice a week means two days a week. Example: Monday and Wednesday, or, Tuesday and Friday. Once in two weeks means once every fourteen days.


Once an adult twice a child?

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Why do you have to measure length repeatedly?

Repeated measurement ensures that errors are avoided or reduced. In woodwork there is an old saying, "Measure twice, Cut once."