English · Proverb Attested

better one word in time than two afterwards

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

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).

Topics: Time

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.

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