no plan survives contact with the enemy

短语

发音

AU

别名

no battle plan survives contact with the enemy no battle plan survives first contact with the enemy no plan survives first contact with the enemy

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    After a plan against an enemy is drafted, there will be unexpected elements from the opposition that will call for improvisation.

    习语
  2. 2.

    Even with a preexisting plan, unexpected circumstances will require one to think on one's feet.