«اِلْبَنَاتْ بِسَبَعْ وُجُوهْ»

The saying observes that a girl's looks, especially whom she seems to take after, do not stay fixed. Her features may seem to shift as she moves through childhood and adolescence; the imagery concerns changing resemblance, not deception or multiple identities.

It suits moments when relatives notice that a daughter now looks unlike her younger self, or that the family member she once clearly resembled no longer seems the obvious match. It generalizes about girls' appearance, so it may be unwelcome when applied to a particular person.

Use it in conversation about a girl's changing looks or family resemblance over time. Because it comments on appearance and gender, it can sound overly generalizing or intrusive; use discretion, especially when speaking directly about a child.