Origin
It was first recorded in 1732.
Explanation
We use this proverb to say that it is better to spend a little time to deal with problems or act right now than wait. If you wait until late, things will get worse, and it will take much longer to deal with them. It is said to mean that it is better to act or deal with problems immediately, because if you wait and deal with them later, things will get worse and the problems will take longer to deal with. If you fix a small problem right away, it will not become a bigger problem later. A little preventive maintenance can eliminate the need for major repairs later. It is a saying which means that it is better to deal with problems immediatly rather than later as things will worsen and take longer to amend. A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later. A little preparation can eliminate the need for repairs later; consistency (achieving a set rhythm) is better than trying to rush ahead.
Examples
Let’s patch the roof before that hole gets bigger. A stitch in time saves nine.
If you have an idea for your final research paper, start writing today. Don’t wait until the end of the semester. A stitch in time saves nine.
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