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Explaining “Forewarned is forearmed”
Anwar Kareem 14/10/2024, 15:33English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase means that being informed or aware of a potential problem or danger in advance gives one the advantage to prepare or act accordingly.
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Origin
The phrase originates from the Latin "praemonitus, praemunitus", which means "forewarned is forearmed". It has been used in English since at least the 16th century.
Examples of usage
- Knowing there will be traffic delays, she left early for her appointment—to her, forewarned is forearmed.
- The weather forecast predicted rain, so he brought an umbrella. Forewarned is forearmed.
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