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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
Nethaneel-Biblical
Krzysiek-Polish
Phoebus-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
VilhelmVEEL-helm (Finnish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian
Merit (1)MER-itEnglish (Rare)
Oighrig-Scottish
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