Leave tomorrow till tomorrow.
Leave tomorrow till tomorrow.
Meaning in plain English
The saying asks for tomorrow to be left until tomorrow. It discourages carrying future concerns into the present unnecessarily.
Example
Someone identifies what needs attention today and what can reasonably wait.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The repeated day gives postponement a memorable boundary. A qualified interpretation distinguishes a concern that can wait from a task requiring preparation now. The phrase does not make all anticipation harmful or establish that delay will improve an outcome.
When to use it
Use it to discuss appropriate timing of attention.
Keep in mind
Future planning is not automatically unnecessary, and delay is not always suitable.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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