A stitch a time saves nine.
"A stitch in time saves nine" IS a sentence!
a stitch
A stitch in time saves nine. Meaning: Avoid procrastination.
A stitch in time saves nine stitches.The idea is that if you sew it when only one stitch has failed, you can save yourself more work, later.
A stitch in time will prevent a torn seam from losing nine more stitches. I'd better fix the car right now, because a stitch in time saves nine.
saves nine
The phrase "A stitch in time saves nine" is not actually from a fable but is a proverb that means it is better to deal with a problem early before it becomes worse and more difficult to fix. It suggests that taking timely action can prevent the need for more extensive repairs later on.
A Stitch in time saves nine
Dr. Thomas Fuller
This proverb is an old English saying that emphasizes the importance of addressing a problem promptly to prevent it from becoming larger and requiring more effort to fix.
A parable .
A Stitch in (a) Time Saves 9