delays are dangerous. (14th century)
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Meaning · English
Delaying action can lead to problems or disadvantages
Examples
Delays are dangerous, so we should make a decision now
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “delays are dangerous. (14th century)” mean?
Delaying action can lead to problems or disadvantages
Is “delays are dangerous. (14th century)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“bắt chước như khỉ” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.