better one word in time than two afterwards
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
You should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nên nói đúng lúc, hoặc bạn sẽ bỏ lỡ cơ hội tạo ra sự khác biệt
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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 “better one word in time than two afterwards” mean?
You should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.
Is “better one word in time than two afterwards” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.