English / proverb
Failure to Prepare Is Preparing to Fail
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Neglecting advance planning, safety measures, and preparation ensures that one will inevitably face defeat or disaster.
In context
01
Crossing an arid desert without spare tires, extra fuel, and satellite communication proves that failure to prepare is preparing to fail.
02
Before setting off along the trans-continental trail, we inspected our equipment meticulously because failure to prepare is preparing to fail.
Synonyms
poor planning brings ruin,preparation is key,foresight prevents disaster
Antonyms
meticulous preparation,thorough readiness,proactive planning
Collocations
adage failure to prepare is preparing to fail,remember failure to prepare is preparing to fail,prove failure to prepare is preparing to fail