Look before you leap
tʃaɪniːzle̞tə tʃaɪniːzle̞tə o̞ tʃaɪniːzle̞tə i te̞ tʃaɪniːzle̞tə ɽɯᵝ
In Japanese 石橋を叩いて渡る
This Japanese proverb literally means 'to tap a stone bridge before crossing,' emphasizing caution and thoroughness.
Example
"石橋を叩いて渡る、用心深く進め。"