I dont know what "a stich in time" means. What exactly does it mean. Also "When in Rome" I know there was a band name like that in the 80's. But i wanna know what it means.
2006-07-10 07:35:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
A stitch in time is part of the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine" meaning that fixing something before it is all the way shot will be easier. For example, changing your oil regularly will save you from doing a major engine repair later.
When in rome, do as the romans do.
Act as those around you do, particularly when you are away from home.
2006-07-10 07:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by Besmirched Tea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The full proverb is:-
A stitch in time saves nine.
It comes from if you had a garment with a small tear in it and repaired it immediately, ie with one stitch, it would stop the tear growing and needing nine stitches. Thus if you stop something bad early on it won't get worse.
When in Rome do as the Romans do.
This means that you should adapt to your environment and surroundings and do the same things local people do. For example in hot countries they have a siesta in the afternoon when it is hot. If you go there do the same. So 'When in Rome ''''
2006-07-10 07:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stitch in time, I'm not sure about. I think a stitch in time just means a point in time, a small point in time. But don't quote me.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do." That means that when you're in a different country or in someone else's house or even just hanging out with someone, do as they do.
2006-07-10 07:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by Debi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The entire phrse is "A stitch in time saves nine" which means if something needs taking care of do it now and don't put it off ... putting it off will just make matters worse.
The entire phrase is "When in Rome do as the Romans do" which means enjoy to the fullest the culture your find yourself in.
2006-07-10 07:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stitch in time is like a brief moment in time.
"When in rome [do as the romans do]" is a saying that means when your on somebody else's territory (other culture, friend, business) respect/follow their rules and customs.
2006-07-10 07:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by creative 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" A stitch in time saves nine": That is a very ancient proverb that means that when you do things on time is better, because if you do it late you might have trouble or you might not even do it.
2006-07-10 07:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by Genio Atrapado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋