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English - United States - American English

A hidden thorn still waits for bare feet

Meaning

Unresolved problems can hurt later.

Usage example

Deal with the issue now; a hidden thorn still waits for bare feet.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for American English / English. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.