磨刀不误砍柴工英语翻译

汉英词典上这么翻译

直译：sharpening your knife won't waste your time for cutting your faggot;

英语谚语这样表达

A beard well lathered is half shaved.

皂沫涂得好 ,胡须半剃掉. /磨刀不误砍柴工.