It’s silly to work hard the whole week and then spoil it by not preparing properly before the game.
Meaning of the quote
It's important to work hard all week, but you can't forget to get ready for the big game at the end. If you put in a lot of effort during the week and then don't prepare well for the game, it's a waste of all that hard work. You need to make sure you're ready for the game, just like you worked hard during the week.
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