a stumble may prevent a fall
a stumble may prevent a fall
proverb A setback or obstacle may ultimately prevent worse problems. A: "Maybe it's a good thing you closed the business when you did—you would have lost so much more money in this recession." B: "That is true. They do say that a stumble may prevent a fall."
See also: fall, may, prevent, stumble
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