Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Sense: Verified- English translation
Tether the donkey where its owner wants it.
- Literal wording
Tie the donkey in the place its owner tells you.
- Meaning and lesson
When handling something that belongs to someone else, follow the owner’s instructions rather than making the decision yourself. That way, if something goes wrong, the choice was not yours.
- When it is used
Said when someone is entrusted with another person’s property and is tempted to disregard the owner’s directions.
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