Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Sense: Verified- English translation
When the table is full of different dishes, the neighbors have lent a hand.
- Literal wording
If the colors become many, know that they come from the neighbors’ houses.
- Meaning and lesson
An abundance beyond someone’s means may be possible because others have helped provide it.
- When it is used
Used to point out the help behind a generous meal or another display that someone could not readily provide alone.
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