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

  1. When faced with a difficult decision, it is better not to take unnecessary risks.
    Synonyms: when in doubt, abstain; when in doubt, leave it out

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