A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

What does the idiom “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine” mean?

Definition:

Fix something quickly, because if you don’t, it will just get more difficult to fix

For example:

“Why not repair the car now, when it’s just losing a little coolant? It’ll be much more expensive if we have to replace the radiator. A stitch in time saves nine.”

Notes:

This is an old English proverb.

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