a danger foreseen is half avoided

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Meaning · English

It is necessary to foresee danger as it helps you to avoid it.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nguy cơ được dự đoán có thể được tránh một phần

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “a danger foreseen is half avoided” mean?

It is necessary to foresee danger as it helps you to avoid it.

Is “a danger foreseen is half avoided” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.