Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
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A gosling knows how to swim, too.
- Literal wording
The child of a goose is a swimmer.
- Meaning and lesson
A child may excel at something their parents do well.
- When it is used
Said when someone shows a skill for which a parent is known.
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