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ArabicArabic scriptExpression: Verified

«اِدِّي ابْنَكْ لِلِّي لُهْ أَوْلَادْ»

Meanings

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Sense: Verified
English translation

Entrust your child to someone who is a parent too.

Literal wording

Give your son to someone who has children of their own.

Meaning and lesson

Give a responsibility to someone whose firsthand experience helps them understand what it requires.

When it is used

Used to recommend an experienced caretaker for a child, or to make the broader point that a task should be placed with someone who understands it personally.

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