Origin
This proverb was first recorded in 1546.
Explanation
The proverb means that we should do a thing after careful consideration beforehand.Think carefully about what you are about to do before you do it. We should know what we are getting into before we commit ourselves. Check that you are clear what is ahead of you before making a decision that you cannot go back on. It refers to the fact that you have to think very carefully about what to do, because if you make a mistake, or you just do something silly because you took a hasty decision, then you can’t go back. Analyzing it, you can see that it literally says to look before you jump, because you could take a wrong step and fall.
Examples
If you’re thinking of buying a house, my advice is, 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.
Jill : I’m thinking about going to night school.
Jane : Are you sure you can spare the time and the money? Look before you leap.
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