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Law of holes
Adage: "if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging" / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The law of holes, or the first law of holes, is an adage which states: "if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging." It is used as a metaphor, warning that when in an untenable position, it is best to stop making the situation worse.[1][2]
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