дольше спишь -- больше и снов; чем дальше в лес, тем больше дров

比喻时间拖长了，事情可能发生不利的变化。

A long night is fraught with dreams -- undue delay may bring trouble.; A long delay may give rise to many a hitch.; A long delay means many hitches.; A long night brings many dreams.; A long night gives rise to many dreams.; Heaven (Who) knows what may happen all this long while.; The prospect is dark and dreary.; There's many a slip between the cup and the lip.

喻历时长则事情可能发生不利的变化。