Meaning:
think carefully before you do anything which uncertain
Synonyms:
Look twice before you leap.
Sentences:
It is important to look before you leap.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t sign the lease for that apartment. I’m just saying you should look before you leap.
Conversation 1
A: I’m thinking about going to night school.
B: Are you sure you can spare the time and the money? Look before you leap.
Conversation 2
A: Did you read today’s paper? Stock prices rocketed.
B: Yes, I did. So I will invest all of my money in stocks.
Conversation 3
A: What is the matter with you, why are you crying?
B: I have made the most stupid mistake.
A: Calm down, what have you done?
B: I quit my job because my new boyfriend told me I could get a job working with him.
A: So what is the problem?
B: He left me last night, he was lying.
A: Oh dear, you should have looked before you leap
Conversation 4
A: I’m going to go to Queensland next week.
B: Great, what are you going to do there?
A: I don’t know, I’ll get a job and find somewhere to live.
B: Have you got any offers?
A: No, nothing. Everything will be fine.
B: Maybe you should look before you leap.
(Callan book stage 8, 735p)