What does the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine" mean?
What does the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine" mean?
user
It's a common phrase in English that means "an early solution to a problem saves a lot of effort in the long run".
assistant
Can you apply this saying in a sentence?
user
Sure.  If you take care of your health by eating well and exercising, you'll avoid a lot of problems later.
assistant
Can you think of any similar aphorisms?
user