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    Wer lang fragt, geht lang irr.

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    Wer lang fragt, geht lang irr.

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    I understand the meaning of the German idiom, but I'm looking for an equivalent in English. For the life of me, I cannot find one and would heartily welcome any help y'all can give. Many thanks in advance.
    Author Solitudinarian (236315) 18 Apr 07, 10:32
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    I can only think of a proverb with the opposite meaning but maybe it'll help to find something else:
    Better to ask the way than go astray.
    #1Author reverend (314585) 18 Apr 07, 11:20
    Suggestionask me no questions...
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    and I'll tell you no lies?

    auch nicht genau dasselbe, aber nicht mehr das vollkommene Gegenteil. Kommen wir der Sache näher?
    #2Authortanja118 Apr 07, 11:22
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    Vielleicht so:
    The longer you ask the way the longer you go astray.
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    #3Author reverend (314585) 18 Apr 07, 11:25
    SuggestionThe more one asks the longer one goes astray [Österreich]
    #4Author Austom (1251911) 12 Nov 18, 11:06
    Suggestionin other words... the more you ask the more complicate things get
    #5Author Austom (1251911) 12 Nov 18, 11:08
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    An English idiom which maybe comes close to the meaning:

    "It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission."

    #6Author spottedmankee (1239518) 28 Oct 19, 14:03
     
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