In the proverb: "If a stitch in time saves wine", how the stitch save wine?!


Question: In the proverb: "If a stitch in time saves wine", how the stitch save wine!?
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I believe it is "a stitch in time saves nine" meaning if you catch the rip early you won't have to sew so much!. Do the work early before it becomes a big mess!.

In your version imagine a bota bag to carry wine!. These were pig bladders sewn together to create a canteen of sorts!. Keep the seam stiched and you save wine!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

its NINE
a stitch in time saves nine

Proverbs have a deep meaning and if we analyze them ,we can decipher their meaning !. This proverb literally means that a small tear in a cloth or garment can be corrected or remedied if attended to in time !. But if ignored this small tear may widen leading to more work or the garment may have to be discarded!.

In this manner, this proverb warns us against neglecting small faults or imperfections which may lead to big troubles

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saves NINE !.!.!.!.!.!.take the time to do one stitch now, and you won't have to do a larger repair later!. Like in carpentry: measure twice, cut onceWww@FoodAQ@Com

"A stitch in time saves nine!."

It means that if you take care of things before they become an issue it will save you time later down the road!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

The saying is 'A stitch in time saves 9' which means if you have a tear in your clothes stitch it now before it gets bigger!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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