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If you want something done, ask a busy man to do it

Posted by RRC on June 29, 2006

In Reply to: 'If you wnay something doing, ask a busy man' posted by John on June 29, 2006

: what does the following saying mean?
: 'If you wnay something doing, ask a busy man'

"If you want something done, ask a busy man to do it"
People who are busy are active, up and about, etc. therefore more likely to accomplish your task promptly than someone who is lazy, resting, taking a break, asleep, etc.

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