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
Gonzalogon-THAH-lo (Spanish), gon-SAH-lo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Barack-Arabic
Aragorn-Literature
WilbertVIL-bərt, WIL-bərtDutch
AbishagAB-i-shag (English)Biblical
ŞAhİN-Turkish