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Prevention is better than cure |
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Prevention is better than cure. Prov. It is better to try to keep a bad thing from happening than it is to fix the bad thing once it has happened. (See also An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.) If we spend more money on education, so that children learn to be responsible citizens, we won't have to spend so much money on prisons. Prevention is better than cure. Prevention is better than cure. (British & Australian) also An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. (American) something that you say which means it is better to stop something bad happening than it is to deal with it after it has happened More advice is needed on how to stay healthy because, as we all know, prevention is better than cure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"There is a proverb in this country which says prevention is better than cure," interrupted Mr Vladimir, throwing himself into the arm- chair. |
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