The Sooner The Better

Idiom: "The Sooner The Better"

Context #1:

Tom: Can you believe Christmas is only a few weeks away?

Jim: I know! It's crazy! Have you done all your Christmas shopping?

Tom: Not yet, but I'm going to do most of it this weekend.

Jim: The sooner the better... you know how crazy it gets the longer you wait.

Context #2:

Jill: You know, my tooth is really hurting.

Tony: You should go see a dentist.

Jill: But I hate going to the dentist.

Tony: I know. But the sooner the better because what if it is something serious. You'd better not wait.

Meaning: "The Sooner The Better" is a common American expression that is used in a situation where someone should do something as soon as possible instead of waiting or procrastinating. Usually this is used when there is a sense of urgency. Idioms like this are taught at LSI in out Speaking and Conversation classes. For more information please visit www.languagesystems.com