better to ask the way than go astray
better to ask the way than go astray
Although it may be difficult or unpleasant, you should ask for help if you are uncertain or lost. Come on, we have no idea where we are—can't we please stop and ask for directions? They say it's better to ask the way than go astray! This stuff can get pretty complicated, so don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Better to ask the way than go astray.
See also: ask, astray, better, go, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- like pulling teeth
- come to a bad end
- come to a bad/sticky end
- go from bad to worse
- from bad to worse
- learn (something) the hard way
- learn the hard way
- get (something) over with
- get it over with
- find (something) out the hard way