Definition
You must learn to crawl before you can walk (proverb): You have to learn the basics first, you have to start a bit at a time, you can't get ahead of yourself
You must learn to crawl before you can walk: literally means that you must learn to move on your hands and knees before learning to walk.
to crawl: to move on one's hands and knees, to go on all fours; to creep, to slither
- "Remember, a wise man once said, "you have to learn to crawl before you can walk"."
Still unsure of the best way to use 'Crawl before you walk'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.