Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Sense: Verified- English translation
A bribe can make your troubles go away.
- Literal wording
Offer bribes and you will recover.
- Meaning and lesson
The proverb observes that bribery can overcome obstacles and get people what they want; it does not urge them to pay bribes.
- When it is used
Used to remark on a stalled matter that moves forward after someone offers a bribe.
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- Proverbial
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