Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Sense: Verified- English translation
Fight someone on their own ground, and the people there may fight with them.
- Literal wording
The land strikes alongside its people.
- Meaning and lesson
In a conflict, a person has an advantage in their own area because people there may come to their aid.
- When it is used
Said to explain why someone may be difficult to confront in a place where they have local support.
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- colloquial
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