Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
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When trouble reaches its peak, relief may be near.
- Literal wording
When distress grows severe, it becomes lighter.
- Meaning and lesson
An ordeal can seem most overwhelming just before it eases. The proverb encourages hope in a difficult moment.
- When it is used
Used to comfort someone under intense strain and encourage them to persevere.
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