Prevention is better than cure.
Nip in the bud.
Crush in the egg.
To take precaution.
eg:Thieves is common in this area. Better lock the door as prevention is better than cure.
中英俚語俗語來源:漢書·外戚傳:“事不當固爭,防禍于未然。”
同義詞:防微杜漸 A little fire is quickly trodden out.
反義詞:亡羊補牢 Lock the stable door after the horse is stolen.