when in doubt, do nowt en · X
Etymology
nowt is a dialectal form of nought, used here for the rhyme.
Meanings
- When faced with a difficult decision, it is better not to take unnecessary risks.
Synonyms
when in doubt, leave it out · when in doubt, abstain
Translations (4)
it nel dubbio astieniti (it is better not to take risks) · fi jos et tiedä, mitä teet, älä tee mitään (it is better not to take risks) · pl nie ryzykuj niepotrzebnie (it is better not to take risks) · fr dans le doute, abstiens-toi (it is better not to take risks)