measure twice, cut once

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measure twice and cut once
One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material

Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb Measure twice, and cut once..

measure twice and cut once
Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action

Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn’t been able to measure twice and cut once..