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
Talbot['tɔ:lbət]
Delightdə-LIETEnglish (Rare)
Kelan-Irish
Feliksfye-LEEKS (Russian), fee-LEEKS (Russian), FE-leeks (Polish)Russian, Slovene, Polish
WilkieWIL-keeEnglish
Prochoros-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek