'A stitch in time saves nine' Boris Johnson used the phrase as he announced new restrictions, but what does it mean?
The phrase basically means it's better to solve a problem right away, to stop it becoming a much bigger one.The idea is that sewing up a small rip with one stitch means the tear is less likely to get bigger, and need more - or, well, nine - stitches later on.
That's a lot to fit on the front of the Downing Street podium so you can see why the prime minister's using the short version.End of Twitter post by @GeorgieProRadio The point Boris Johnson was going for was that asking bars and restaurants to shut earlier now will hopefully mean there's not a huge wave of coronavirus cases in a month or so and a tougher lockdown won't be needed.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Piers Morgan predicts 'beaten and ill' Boris Johnson will quit as Prime Minister‘This country needs rallying, it needs clear consistent and firm leadership, and it needs someone who doesn’t look like he’s a beaten man.’
Read more »
Boris Johnson to order 'enforcement blitzkrieg' on pubs that flout 'rule of six'BORIS Johnson is plotting a Covid rules “enforcement blitzkrieg” tomorrow after Chris Whitty warned Britain could see 200 deaths a day again by November. The clampdown will see pubs and…
Read more »
Worrying About The Cost Of Childcare Is The Most Relatable Thing Boris Johnson Has Ever DoneBoris Johnson is said to be worrying about paying for a nanny for his five-month-old son Wilfred - but in the midst of a global crisis, do we really want him worrying about the cost of childcare?
Read more »
UK lockdown: Pubs to close at 10pm across England as Boris Johnson to announce curfew tomorrowBORIS Johnson is to announce a 10pm closing time for pubs tomorrow, The Sun can reveal. As part of a package of measures to be unveiled to tackle soaring Covid cases, the Prime Minister is to slap …
Read more »
Boris Johnson 'to announce 10pm curfew on pubs across England'BREAKING: Boris Johnson 'to announce 10 pm curfew on pubs across England'
Read more »
The Guardian view on the Covid crisis: Boris Johnson let it happenEditorial: Downing Street is in the grip of a groupthink that delegitimises independent voices. The country is paying a heavy price
Read more »