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good preparation saves work time

  1. to sharpen a knife
    to grind or hone a knife to make it sharp
  2. without fail
    To not delay, miss, or neglect, often used to indicate that two things are handled successfully at the same time or an appointment is kept
  3. to cut firewood
    to chop wood for fuel; to cut firewood
  4. gōng nounverb
    work
    (bound form) work; productive labor; a job