There is danger in delay. (Strauss, 1998 p. 695)
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Meaning · English
Delaying action can lead to increased risk or negative consequences
Examples
The doctor warned that there is danger in delay, so we need to operate immediately
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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.
Common questions
What does “There is danger in delay. (Strauss, 1998 p. 695)” mean?
Delaying action can lead to increased risk or negative consequences
Is “There is danger in delay. (Strauss, 1998 p. 695)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.