failure to prepare is preparing to fail
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: he who fails to prepare, prepares to fail · by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail
Meaning · English
Failing to prepare will cause one to lose or fail.
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 “failure to prepare is preparing to fail” mean?
Failing to prepare will cause one to lose or fail.
Is “failure to prepare is preparing to fail” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.