problem

A hard nut to crack.

refers to

A little fire is quickly trodden out.

said to mean that

Burn not your house to fright the mouse away

advices

Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you.

advices

Don’t whistle until you are out of the wood.

meaning

One fire drives out another.

suggests that

Problem shared is a problem halved.

used to say that

The fat is in the fire.

used to mean that

The remedy is worse than the disease.

used to express that

To take the bull by the horns.

meaning

A stitch in time saves nine

said to mean that

Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse.

means that

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkeness.

suggests that

Never bid the devil morrow until you meet him.

means that

to put a cat among pigeons

said when

The thin end of the wedge

said for

Do not meet troubles halfway

meaning

Night brings counsel

suggests that

It is easier to raise the devil than to lay him.

advices that