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when in doubt, do nowt

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.40 in modern English

Syllables
when in -doubt, -do nowt
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

When faced with a difficult decision, it is better not to take unnecessary risks.

Etymology

nowt is a dialectal form of nought, used here for the rhyme.

Synonyms

when in doubt, abstain when in doubt, leave it out

Rhymes With

'bout ne'er cast a clout till may be out regrout asprout

Questions

What does when in doubt, do nowt mean?
When faced with a difficult decision, it is better not to take unnecessary risks.
Where does when in doubt, do nowt come from?
nowt is a dialectal form of nought, used here for the rhyme.

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