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Chi dorme non piglia pesci

The early bird catches the worm

Literal Translation

"He who sleeps catches no fish"

What it means

One must be active and diligent to succeed

Example in context

"Smettila di aspettare il momento perfetto — chi dorme non piglia pesci."

"Stop waiting for the perfect moment — the early bird catches the worm."

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