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防微杜漸 meaning in English

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防微杜漸 phrase

a stitch in time saves nine(a timely effort can prevent larger problems)
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[UK: ə stɪtʃ ɪn ˈtaɪm seɪvz naɪn] [US: ə ˈstɪtʃ ɪn ˈtaɪm ˈseɪvz ˈnaɪn]