There is hazard in delay.
There is hazard in delay.
Meaning in plain English
Hazard in delay gives postponement a possible cost. The saying asks whether waiting changes a situation in a harmful way.
Example
Someone checks a real time-sensitive requirement before deciding whether to wait for more information.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The statement does not prove every pause is dangerous or that immediate action is always correct. A useful application checks actual timing, evidence and consequences of both action and delay. It should not manufacture urgency to pressure someone into a decision they do not understand.
When to use it
Use it to assess timing rather than create blanket urgency.
Keep in mind
No universal danger of waiting or safety through haste is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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