when in doubt, do nowt

English

Etymology

nowt is a dialectal form of nought, used here for the rhyme.

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -aʊt

Proverb

when in doubt, do nowt

When faced with a difficult decision, it is better not to take unnecessary risks. Also when in doubt, abstain and when in doubt, leave it out

Translations

it is better not to take risks

Italian: nel dubbio astieniti

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