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亡羊补牢 (wáng yáng bǔ láo)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

It's never too late to fix a mistake or prevent further loss after a mishap.

Definition (中文解释)

亡逃亡,丢失;牢关牲口的圈。羊逃跑了再去修补羊圈,还不算晚。比喻出了问题以后想办法补救,可以防止继续受损失。

Derivation (典故出处)

《战国策·楚策》见兔而顾犬,未为晚也;亡羊而补牢,未为迟也。”

Example (造句示例)

He forgot to lock the door and his bike was stolen. Now he is buying a better lock; better late than never.