Always look before you leap when you start a new business.
look before you leap
idiomTake only calculated risks
Origin
first recorded 16th c.From Aesop's fable of the fox and the goat; the English proverb appears in John Heywood's proverb collection (1546).
You should check the contract carefully before signing it because it is always better to look before you leap.
While the investment opportunity seems profitable, a wise person will look before they leap by researching the company's financial history first.
Last updated June 7, 2026