Alternative form of measure twice and cut once

(carpentry, literally) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.

present participle of work on

simple past tense and past participle of work on

plural of one foot

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of work on

(idiomatic) Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making.

plural of one-day international

To accept a new idea or piece of advice, and act accordingly.

(US) Within a very short distance; with agile precision in a very small space and suddenly