Cross the stream where it is shallowest



Cross the stream where it is shallowest.

Prov. To do things in the easiest possible way. Jill: How can I get Fred to give me permission to start this project? Jane: Cross the stream where it is shallowest. First ask Fred's boss for permission; I'm sure she'll give it to you. Then Fred will have to agree.
See also: cross, stream

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Carran-English (Rare)
Ceara-English (Rare)
Aifric-Irish, Scottish
Farhana-Arabic, Bengali
Rupinder-Indian (Sikh)
Sarannasə-RAN-əEnglish (Rare)