Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-26
Meaning: Verified- English translation
A lie told today will be found out by tomorrow.
- Literal wording
Whoever lies on the day before the feast will have his face blackened on the feast day.
- Meaning and lesson
The proverb says that a falsehood does not stay hidden: what is said deceptively on one day may be brought to light very soon afterward.
It emphasizes the certainty and speed of discovery, warning that lying can be exposed as events unfold, even by the following day.
- When it is used
Use it to warn against telling a lie when circumstances are likely to reveal the truth soon. It may also comment on a false claim once later events have shown it to be untrue.
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