An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure Idiom mean?

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an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure What does an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure mean?	it is easier to prevent something bad than to deal with the results	An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and I decided to stay home and rest rather than go out in the cold with my sore throat.
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure What does an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure mean?	it is easier to prevent something bad than to deal with the results	An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and I decided to stay home and rest rather than go out in the cold with my sore throat.
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure What does an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure mean?	it is easier to prevent something bad than to deal with the results	An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and I decided to stay home and rest rather than go out in the cold with my sore throat.
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come in low What does "come in low" mean?	to offer a low amount of money for a product or service	The company came in low with an offer for our product.
shit-ass What does "shit-ass" mean?	of or pertaining to an awful, repulsive person
go away empty-handed What does "go away empty-handed" mean?	to depart with nothing	The woman went away empty-handed from the job interview.
fruits of one's labor What does "fruits of one's labor" mean?	the results of one's work	My father is retired now and is enjoying the fruits of his labor.

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An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure Idiom