Literal translation
for fear of getting wet, he wet his own breeches
Meaning
fearing a small harm, he caused a worse one
Explanation
Said of someone who, through excessive caution, ends up worse off: for fear of getting wet, he wet his own breeches.
Provençal expression
Literal translation
for fear of getting wet, he wet his own breeches
Meaning
fearing a small harm, he caused a worse one
Explanation
Said of someone who, through excessive caution, ends up worse off: for fear of getting wet, he wet his own breeches.