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DictionarySeepridepride goes before a fall
pride goes before a fallHaving too much pride or confidence will cause one to make mistakes that lead to a setback or failure. The phrase is adapted from a verse in the book of Proverbs in the Bible: "Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." A: "He's so unwilling to delegate any responsibility to anyone else that I'm sure he's going to end up crumbling beneath all the pressure." B: "Well, pride goes before a fall."See also: before, fall, goes, pridePride goes before a fall. and Pride goeth before a fall.Prov. If you are too proud and overconfident, you will make mistakes leading to your defeat. (Biblical.) Sue: I'm the best student in my history class. I'm sure I can pass the exam without studying very hard. Sam: Be careful. Pride goes before a fall, you know.See also: before, fall, goes, pridepride goes (or comes) before a fall if you're too conceited or self-important, something will happen to make you look foolish. This phrase is adapted from Proverbs 16:18: ‘Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall’. Goes before here means ‘precedes’.See also: before, fall, goes, pride |