Meaning: Consider consequences carefully before acting
Hindi: कुछ करने से पहले सोच-विचार कर लेना
Synonyms: think before acting, be cautious, plan ahead
Antonyms: act rashly, be impulsive
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
look before you leap in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Look before you leapAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Analyze the consequences before making a decision
"Look before you leap" means to think carefully about the possible results of an action before taking it, i.e., to analyze the consequences before making a decision.
Examples
- “Before investing all your savings, look before you leap.”
look before you leap – questions
What is the meaning of look before you leap in Hindi?
look before you leap means “कुछ करने से पहले सोच-विचार कर लेना” in Hindi. In English: Consider consequences carefully before acting
What are the synonyms of look before you leap?
Synonyms of look before you leap: think before acting, be cautious, plan ahead.
What is the opposite of look before you leap?
Antonyms of look before you leap: act rashly, be impulsive.
Has look before you leap been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – look before you leap has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.