English / proverb
A Danger Foreseen Is Half Avoided
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Anticipating potential risks and acknowledging vulnerabilities in advance helps one prevent or minimize disaster
In context
01
Humble planners review their vulnerabilities carefully, knowing that a danger foreseen is half avoided.
02
Pride blinds us to future traps, whereas a danger foreseen is half avoided through cautious foresight.
Synonyms
forewarned is forearmed,precaution prevents ruin,foresight saves
Antonyms
reckless blindness,caught off guard,careless negligence
Collocations
proverbial danger foreseen,realize a danger foreseen,prove a danger foreseen