Vocabulary
What does 急がば回れ (いそがばまわれ) mean?
急がば回れ (いそがばまわれ) means more haste, less speed; when in a hurry, taking the steady and safe route is faster than a risky shortcut (lit. if in a hurry, go around).
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急がば回れいそがばまわれ
TOPICS
more haste, less speed; when in a hurry, taking the steady and safe route is faster than a risky shortcut (lit. if in a hurry, go around)
Example sentences
急がば回れで、近道を探さずに基本の手順どおりに進めたほうが早い。
As the saying goes, more haste, less speed—proceeding according to the basic steps without looking for shortcuts is faster.