English

Proverb

fools rush in where angels fear to tread

1. A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.

Usage notes

• Often abbreviated as fools rush in.

Synonyms

• look before you leap

Antonyms

• he who hesitates is lost

References

• Gregory Y. Titelman, Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings, 1996, ISBN 0-679-44554-4, p. 104.