Example: Él no da puntada sin hilo cuando planea algo importante.
Definition
"No dar puntada sin hilo" is a Spanish expression meaning to act with careful planning and purpose, ensuring that every action or decision is made with intention and thoughtfulness, leaving no detail without reason or connection.
Translations
to do nothing without a reason
niets zomaar doen
no fer puntada sense fil
ne rien faire au hasard
nichts ohne Hintergedanken tun
Etymology
The phrase "no dar puntada sin hilo" literally translates to 'not making a stitch without thread.' It comes from sewing, where a stitch without thread would be pointless. It figuratively means that every action must have a purpose. Did you know this expression highlights the importance of careful planning in daily life?
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"No dar puntada sin hilo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to do nothing without a reason