English / proverb
It's Better to Ask Forgiveness than Permission
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Acting boldly and swiftly is often more effective than waiting for bureaucratic approval
In context
01
To free the stranded dolphin quickly, the rescuers breached the barrier, knowing it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.
02
Facing a sudden woodland blaze, the villagers dug fire trenches on private land, believing it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.
Synonyms
act first apologize later,bold initiative,action before clearance
Antonyms
wait for clearance,seek prior approval,strict compliance
Collocations
believing it's better to ask forgiveness,operating on the rule that it's better to ask forgiveness,remember it's better to ask forgiveness