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Don’t leave anything until the last minute; the earlier you start, the better prepared you’ll be.

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Sentence

Narrator

Don’t leave anything until the last minute; the earlier you start, the better prepared you’ll be.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Don't procrastinate! Start early to be better prepared.

Describing Habits

I always begin my projects well in advance to ensure I'm thoroughly prepared.

Asking About Others

Do you usually start your tasks early, or do you tend to leave things until the last minute?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I had started earlier, I would have been much better prepared for the presentation.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Procrastination should be avoided; commencing tasks early enhances preparedness.

Casual

Don't wait till the last second; the sooner you begin, the more ready you'll be.

Simpler English

Start early; it's better to be ready.

Phrases to learn

leave until the last minute

To delay doing something until the very end of the available time.

the earlier you start

The sooner you begin a task or project.

better prepared

More ready and organized for something.